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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
7
Local society notes list engagements visits and travels across Aiken with focus on families the Dobbins the Romans and the Turners. Alfred Rhett Roman and family mingle with Raleigh connections while Miss Henderson and Miss Vincent host Luncheons for guests. Transportation updates include Palmetto area travels and a military camp trip at Carlisle Barracks.
Miss Terue Tompkins of Easley wed Henry A. Sawyer of Salley in a May 31 ceremony at Dr. Frank Pool's home on Furman University grounds in Greenville. The bride is daughter of the late J C Tompkins, a Confederate veteran. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs H M Sawyer, Furman alumnus, who has worked with his father in Salley since earning his B S degree in spring.
Lybrand of Wagener and W M Mixon of Columbia were married last Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Parsonage in North Augusta by Rev Hamlin Ethredge. Mrs Mixon is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G P Lybrand of Wagener and a Winthrop College graduate who has taught school. The ceremony was described in local society notes.
The Augusta Chronice Bureau reports a raid on two stills in Keadle's Bridge last Friday with beer and mash destroyed. B Kenneth Kerr, a Citadel graduate, takes over local paper management. Memorial service for deceased Masons held in Edgefield and Saluda counties. Miss Nell Louise Cale and John Denzil Carpenter wed in Augusta First Presbyterian Church.
Mr and Mrs G C Couch of Clearwater announce the marriage of their daughter Jinzie Ella to Junna C Richardson of Aiken. The wedding occurred on April 4. The couple plan to reside in Aiken where the groom works at Tarrant's Grocery.
Stewart Martin Mrs Aliie Mae Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs No A Stewart of near Aiken and Fain Martin of J ville Fla wed at the Stewart home, Rev dh Gh Huggin officiating. Maid of honor Eunice Stewart sister of the bride. best man J J Lucas of Aiken. Groom works with Atlantic Coast Line Railway in Jacksonville where the couple will reside.
Miss Roberta McDaniel of Augusta is wed to Joseph LeRay Edwards in Chattanooga Tennessee. The bride formerly worked as a stenographer with Croft and Bushee. many friends attended including local figures from Aiken and nearby towns.
A brief notice outlines a state senate race for the 74th district with candidates and local context. It mentions a top official or incumbent and election timing, urging reader awareness of the campaign and its regional impact.
B R Gantt Menetta and B K Keenan announce campaigns for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives from Aiken County. They pledge to abide by Democratic primary rules and support the eventual nominees. Williams also solicits citizen support for the race.
Multiple notices show candidates announcing runs for public office in Aiken County and related districts. T. E. Seago seeks Superintendent of Education under party rules, while Cecil H. Seigler and Robert E. Kenney declare bids or support roles for county education and state House seats, pledging loyalty to party nominees.
Multiple candidates announce for Clerk of Court Master Sheriff Magistrate Coroner and Judge of Probate in Aiken County. They pledge to abide the primary results and support the nominees, urging friends and citizens to back their bids under Democratic party rules.
O L Weeks announces candidacy for re election as Magistrate of Windsor District No 3. He states candidacy is subject to Democratic primary rules and asks friends and citizens for support.
George R Webb announces James H Day as candidate for Probate Judge of Aiken County pledging to abide the primary results and support the nominees. Webb also declares his own pledge to seek the office subject to Democratic party rules and asks fellow citizens for support.
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