Oldest Negro School Gets New Principal
Nick A. Ford, Ridgeway native and Benedict college 1926 graduate, appointed principal of Schofield Normal and Industrial School in Aiken. The school was founded by Martha Schofield after the Civil War to educate Black youth, growing to a campus of ten buildings, dozens of teachers, and several hundred students trained in trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick A. Ford
Ridgeway
Benedict College
Schofield Normal and Industrial School
Aiken
South Carolina
Martha Schofield
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Aiken Salvation Army Sends Aid To Flood Relief
Envoy J. W. Gommillion announces Aiken Salvation Army dispatching 114 fitments and 12 pairs of shoes to the Flood Relief Committee for flood relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gommillion
The
Aiken Salvation Army
Ta Flood Relief Committee
Moseley will and estate details from Aiken County probate
The will of James H. Moseley died Sunday in Aiken was filed for probate with Judge George R. Webb. The home farm will revert to their adopted son James Frampton Moseley after the foster mother’s death and the personal property goes to Mrs. Moseley and James Frampton Moseley. A hail storm hit Monetta and Kitchings Mill areas damaging crops and forcing replanting. A small fire damaged the Nelson Johnson building interior near Western Carolina Bank last Thursday with about 100 dollars in damage. the department responded quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Moseley
Aiken
George R. Webb
Mr. Moseley
James Frampton Moseley
Monetta
Aiken County
Kitchings Mill
W. H. Brodie
Nelson Johnson
Western Carolina Bank
Boxy fundraiser yields flood relief funds and Marm entions
The B Y P U of Baptist Church No 2 raised 12 50 for flood relief and sent the amount to the Relief Department in Atlanta. Edgefield residents Mr and Mrs John M Mays and Mr and Mrs J W Kamp with two daughters Mazie and Mildred Gamp plan to move to Myrtle Beach mid next week to build on a lot Mrs Mays owns. Wofford College reports 66 graduates this year with Carroll L Courtney of Aiken among 13 class distinction honorees who will teach in Williamston next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. P. U. of Baptist Church No. 2
The
Salvation Army
Gomillion
Atlanta
John M. Mays
J. W. Kamp
Mazie
Mildred Gamp
Edgefield
Myrtle Beach
Wofford College
Carrol L. Courtney
Aiken
Otis Courtney
Williamston
Bernard Hester Announces Elizabeth Bernard and Eugene Hester Wedding
Mrs Ernest Kaminer announces the marriage of her sister Elizabeth Frances Bernard to Eugene Gilmer Hester at noon in Kalmia Hills Aiken on June 4. The couple, of Asheville, were married by Rev Edgar C Lucas of Augusta First Christian Church. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple plan to reside in Asheville with a North Carolina mountain motor trip. Benjamin F Bernard of Winston-Salem attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kaminer
Elizabeth Frances Bernard
Eugene Gilmer Hester
Kalmia Hills
Aiken
Asheville
V. Edgar C. Lucas
First Christian Church
Augusta
Dr Johnson Elected President Of South Carolina Optometric Association
Dr Johnson of Aiken was elected president of the South Carolina Optometric Association at its annual meeting in Spartanburg last week. Officers include Dr L W Brown of Greenville as first vice president Dr Felder Smith of Clinton as second vice president and Dr LeGrand of Sumter as secretary and treasurer.
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Johnson
Clifford Johnson
Aiken
South Carolina
Ontometric Association
Spartanburg
L. W. Brown
Greenville
Felder Smith
Clinton
LeGrand
Sumter
Farmer's Wisdom: Fishing While Neighbors Harvest Forage
A rural adage notes a prudent farmer may fish for dinner while neighbors labor to gather fodder for forage. The proverb contrasts patient, independent tactics with communal work during harvest season.
President Coolidge Plans Summer White House in South Dakota
Washington reports preparations for President Coolidge to establish a wandering Summer Capitol in the Black Hills South Dakota. The plan includes motor trips scenic visits and lodging at the state game lodge with rustic dining and pheasant rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Coolidge
South Dakota
Black Hills
Congress
White House
Custer
Coolidge
W G Query Guest of Aiken Kiwanis
W G Query of Columbia, chairman of the South Carolina Tax Commission, spoke as the principal guest at the Kiwanis weekly meeting. The article also notes the Smithfield ham’s fame tracing to Smithfield Virginia and mentions uncertainty about origin and advertising impact.
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Kiwanis
W. G. Query
Columbia
South Carolina
Smithfield
Isle of Wight County
Department of Agriculture
Pathfinder
First Insurance of Horseless Carriage in U S
The first insured horseless carriage in the United States dates to June 1902 with a policy for $1000. The article notes that last year total insurance premiums reached $350,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Texaco Dealers In Aiken Advertise
Texaco dealers in Aiken announce a full page ad in The Standard featuring space contributions by Clarence George on Hayne Avenue C M Bishop on Park Avenue Eubanks Filling Station at Park Avenue and Newberry Street Johnsons Service Station on Hayne Avenue and Summers Filling Station on the Columbia Highway managed by L E Barsh The dealers say Texaco oils are advertised widely and offer all grades of a superior motor lubricant and are ready to serve the public.
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Texaco
Aiken
Clarence George
Hayne Avenue
C.M. Bishop
Park Avenue
Union Station
Eubanks
Newberry Street
Johnson’s
Summers
L. E. Barsh
Columbia Highway
Graniteville Revival Sermons At Baptist Church Begin Wednesday
Graniteville secures Dr. T. O. Reese to preach evangelistic sermons at the Baptist church starting Wednesday evening. Reese is praised as an able speaker and soul winner with Theo F. Farr as music director whose solo work is well received. Community and surrounding area invited to attend.
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Graniteville
T. O. Reese
The
Baptist Church
Rees
Reese
Theo F. Farr
Farr
Columbia Mills to Play Graniteville Tomorrow
The Columbia Mills team from Columbia travels to Graniteville for a game tomorrow at 4 30 p m. The squad is described as among the strongest in the state and has not lost this season. Graniteville seeks revenge after a previous defeat. Pitchers named are Bobo Williams for Graniteville and Kite or Socks for Columbia.
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Columbia Mills
Columbia
Graniteville
Bobo Williams
Citize n of Talatha Passes
Charles Sizemore a 71 year old farmer in Talatha died at home last week after a stroke. He leaves widow Emily Sizemore five daughters including Mrs Walker Windsor and Mrs Hankinson Talatha, son Powell Sizemore of Aiken County, and 25 grandchildren. Funeral held Friday at home. burial in family ground. Rev. E. E. Hite conducted service.
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Charles Sizemore
Talatha
Aiken County
E. E. Hite
Morning Stars of Graniteville visit by Aiken council guests
Morning Star council No. 10 met May 25 to transact business and hosted Emily Geiger Council No. 32 with 26 members visiting. Ten Graniteville candidates prepared for degree as three visitors joined. Sister Tom Cushman urged pursuit of a National council altar flag.
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Elizabeth Pardue
Morning Star Council No. 10
Emily Geiger Council
Aiken
Valley Star Council
Graniteville
Bro. Tarver
Tom Cushman
National Council
Graniteville Baptist Church
Daughters of America
Hammond Woman Earns Medical Degree in Georgia
Emily Cum ming Hammond of Rathwood earned the Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She was the only woman in a 28 member class and the second woman to graduate there. She will begin work at the new Central of Georgia hospital in Savannah.
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Emily Cumming Hammond
Rathwood
C. C. F. Hammond
Hammond
South Carolina
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta
Ami
Ity
Central of Georgit
Savannah
Handkerchief Shower for Miss Helen Busch
Miss Alma Hahn hosted a white and pink handkerchief shower for bride elect Miss Helen Busch at Mrs. Herman H. Hahn’s home. The dining hall featured a large white and pink Japanese parasol and handkerchiefs with verses of goodwill.
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Helen Busch
Alma Hahn
Herman H. Hahn
Open range Leghorn flock nets strong egg yield and profit
Aiken County owner reports 150 White Leghorn hens averaging 23 eggs per hen in March and 22 in April, state and regional Egg-Laying demonstrations show lower percentages, total sale income over four months $374.93 with $141.30 feed cost leaving $58.11 monthly profit. Miss Garvin started with a small flock and found markets in Inda and Savannah to ship eggs weekly.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Miss Garvin
Inda
Savannah
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New York World
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Game Lodge
Aiken Kiwanians
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Walter C. Plunkett
White’s
Sonal
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