Public debate over bonds taints highway achievement
A Lexington campaign meeting highlighted disputes over a South Carolina highway bond issue. Critics Keith Johnston and McMahon attack Mr. Jones with personal abuse rather than policy critique, aiming to discredit a major state project expected to benefit public welfare. The piece defends Jones, arguing the bond plan is a landmark, urging fair argument over mudslinging.
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Lexington
Bond
Keith
Johnston
McMehon
Mr. Jones
South Carolina
McMahon
Moan
McMaker
Jones
Bobb Caroling
Jones Svermach
Senatorial Meeting Debate on Farm Policy and Independence
A senatorial meeting discussed Byrnes stance on the debenture plan raising two cents per pound for exported cotton and his push for Philippine independence. He favored leasing or government operation of Muscle Shoals and criticized combines, citing political and economic aims.
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Congress
Byrnes
Harris attacks Blease in South Carolina campaign speech
Attorney Leon W. Harris blasts former Senator Blease over alleged corruption and nepotism. He cites wartime and highway funding ties, claims payroll abuses by relatives, and accuses Blease of avoiding accountability while praising his Senate record. Harris points to a contested past election and a criticized newspaper article as further context.
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Leon W. Harris
Bie
Ie Bléuse
South Carolin
Senate
Previ
Blease
Harris
Wil. Nam &. Ware
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Alen
Harrie
Washington
Mr. Harris
Marvis
Hiss
Riease
Jarris
Thie Sunn
Lees
Bienso
Dieiar
Jamor
Feelike
Tn Association
Barris
Congress
Hisase
Herto
E. W. Moise
Sumter
South
Caroline
Orris
Congressiang
Leela
Sali
Band
More Census Returns For County Sections
Preliminary returns of the Fifteenth Census were released by the supervisor in Aliendale. Langley Township including Langley and Bath reports 4746 people, up from 3071 a decade earlier, with 38 farms listed in the era. Rocky Springs township shows 2067 residents and multiple farms.
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Aliendale
Ai Greg
Vaucluse
Graniteville
Madison
Horse Creek Valley
Dod
Langley Lown
Langley
Bath
Dacre
Rocky Springs
Gladiola Show in Columbia by Garden Club
A Gladiola Show hosted by the Garden Club will be held in Columbia at Trinity Parish Hall on Wednesday June 25. The event runs from 5 to 12 oclock with exhibitors invited to display their gladiolas in a range of colors and varieties noted for tall spikes and diverse forms.
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Columbia
Garden Club
Trinity Parish Hall
Fred Alatte Dies After Illness in Athens Area
Fred Alatte died Thursday of last week at the Ancient Air and Airs JL McCarter after several weeks illness. Funeral services were Saturday afternoon from the late residence at F240 Welock conducted by Rev. To Huegin. Interment in Bethany Cemetery. He is survived by sister Mrs J L McCarter and half sister Mrs Kate Ludekine of Aiken. Pallbearers listed.
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Erna Hatte Seinei
Kiwanis Holds Business Lesson in Aiken
The Aiken Kiwanis met at the Hotel Henderson for a weekly business session. Reports from committees described progress since the club’s reorganization. Attendance noted by G. Anderson and others as members discussed upcoming events and membership efforts.
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Aiken Kiwanis
Atots
Janesean
Henderson
Nawus
Awaley HH
Ward
G. Andersn
Bros
Nittee
Frank PL
Henderson Nyy
Manchiy
J. W. Ashhuret
Hand Ts Woo
Rostie
Annie
Gowan
Nave Torjet
Saluda Garden Show Promises Gladiola Exhibit
Garden club sponsors Saluda Phaver Show on Friday June 27 featuring gladiola as main display. Invitations extended to local horticultural groups with exhibits of cut flowers and forms. Information available from Mrs. Convers WroIsey or Mrs Waiter.
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Nike
Garden Club of
Otetach
William Giles Johnston Dies at Four in Graniteville
William Giles Johnston age four died Sunday at home in Graniteville. Funeral services were held Monday at Magnolias cemetery in Wayneshara, Georgia. He is survived by his wife Louise Greene Johnston, one son William G. Jr., his mother Mary Rearden Johnston, and brother Lawton Johnston, all of Graniteville.
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William Giles Johnston
Graniteville
Magnolias Cemetery
Wayneshara
Johnston
Louise Greene Johnston
William G., Jr
Mary Rearden Johnston
Lawton Johnston
Auto plunges into pond kills Hazel 22 at Seven Gates
A Ford carrying Hazel and Miller Johnson missed a curve near Seven Gates Graniteville and plunged into about fifteen feet of water. Hazel died, Johnson escaped. Divers recovered Hazel’s body after a crowd aided and Sheriff’s son surfaced the victim, coroner ruling accidental drowning.
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Hazel
Johnston
Ford
Graniteville
Miller Johnson
Gommeheed
Hampton “Howard
P. Howards
Axel
Johnson
Tom Tarver
Ses Nena
Jurors Drawn for Special Criminal Court Team
A list of jurors summoned for a special criminal court session to try Leroy Jackson, a young Black boy charged with attempted assault on a white Graniteville girl, includes names from Aiken Langley Wagener Ellenton and surrounding areas. The pool comprises residents from Graniteville, Langley, Aiken, Warrenville, North Augusta, Salley, and Wagener, among others, with multiple routes and towns represented.
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Ens
Leroy Dackzons
Graniteville
Menth
D. A. Baughman
Selvern
Woodward
Wagener
Alexander
Langley
B. Miller
Ellenton
Joseph Baker
S. Ll. Arthur
Aiken
Frank Weathersbee
FT. Brown
Jackson
Shinall
Clearwater
WH. Baker
Warrenville
Lonmicker-Williams
White Pond
Satley
Salley
C. A. Seigler
A. B. Bryant
E.W Bryant
J. BH. Murray
Rathwood
B. What
Tuberculosis Clinic Held Yesterday in Aiken County
A tuberculosis clinic conducted with the South Carolina health department examined sixty nine people including children and adults. The state’s TB statistics showed high cases among Black residents and low among whites. Dr L F Gall oversaw the clinic with Miss McMaster from State Park aiding follow up in Aiken County next week.
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South Caroline
State Health Department
Vasuk
South Carolina
Aiken County
Tiberalewis
L. Fo Gall
State Park
Miss McMaster
Aiken
Westerday
Em Ers
Byron Renew rites held for deceased at Windsor Cemetery
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Windsor Cemetery for Byron Renew who died last Monday in Philadelphia. Rev. Thomas Walker of the faculty officiated, with mourners including Mrs. Renew, Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, Mrs. Coce Baimunts, and Miss Selma Renew among attending sisters and relatives.
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Serejaase
Reren Renew
Phila Huiphin
Windsor Cemeery
Thomas Walker
Renew
Thite Sasters
J. J. Sullivyan
Coce Baimunts
Selma Reraw
Attend Barkers Convention in Myrtle Beach area
Archester attendees Mayer and Mrs Frank P Henderson Miss Mary Henderson Mr J P McNair Mrs J P McNair Elizabeth McNair W B Turney Mrs W B Turney G J Ballentine Mr Mrs Erneath Allen and Mr Mrs H C Hahn joined the South Carolina Bank ee Association convention this week in Myrtle Benevit with a list of local participants.
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Archester
South Carolina Bankee Association
Myrtle Benevit
Mayer
Frank P. Henderson
Mary Henderson
J.P. McNair
Elizabeth McNair
W. B. Turney
G. J. Ballentine
Erneath
Allen
H.C. Hahn
Johnston Wilson Wedding Read in Aiken June Ceremony
Miss Martha Caldwell Johnston a daughter of Rev and Mrs AL Johnston of Aiken will wed Rev Eugene T Wilken of Elizabeth City. The Johnston family are longtime Aiken residents with the former pastor of First Presbyterian Church serving many years in the town.
Couple Lybrand and Jenkins Wed in Warrenville
Lybrand J of Ridge Servne and J Ira Jenkins of Warrenville united in marriage on Saturday at John ston with Rev W R Bouknight officiating. They plan to reside in Warrenville following the ceremony.
Protests Against Sale of Beaufort Street in Aiken
A letter from Co. P. Johnson of Aiken dated January 16, 1930, objects to Beaufort Street closing, contending the city has no power to convey the street to private parties without all adjacent owners’ consent. He asserts deeds granting street portions to private individuals are null and void and offers to move his barn if the city opens and improves the street. The document cites prior sales to Millhoff, Clarkson, Bishop, and Mosclew and questions the city’s use of public highway rights for private gain.
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Beaufort Street
A . White
Strett
Tighest
Clinton Epworth League to Present Play at Perry Church
The Clinton Epworth League of the Perry section announces improvement and greater uplift. A religious play titled And Ty came to His Father will be presented at Clinton Methodist Church near Perry on Sunday night, June 29, directed by Mrs Norah Whetstone. Entry is free with a free will offering. children 5 cents, others 10 cents. Proceeds go to the League treasury. Public is invited.
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Clinton Epworth League
Erry
Clinton Methodist Church
Perry
Norah Whetstone
Clinton Epworth
Shooting on Abbeville Avenue leaves man wounded
William Corley, a Black man, was shot last Thursday on Abbeville Avenue by Walter Bell, a man from Charlotte. Corley was with three colored girls when Bell, who approached him and asked to fight, opened fire. Bell fled the scene and was later seen leaving the area.
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William Corley
Walter Bell
Abbeville Avenue
Bell
Everal Monuhe Ake
Charlotte
Carley
Hell
Making Men at Baptist Church Sunday Night
Dr. B J McLean will speak on Making Men Let us make man Gods call to society today Services at 8 15 Sunday morning worship and sermon at the Message Jesus Bequest to Men Sunday school led by J Ty Shuler superintendent A cordial welcome for every one
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the Baptist Church
B.J. McLean
Jesus
Ugh
J. Ty. Shuler
Local Deals Include McElrath Purchase and Property Sale
T N McElrath buys L B Jumper interest in the Day Mae Chevrolet firm and to keep agency and service under same name. Residential property at Chesterfield Street and Barnwell Avenue, home of Mrs RE Hendricks, sells for 80000 to Mrs Fannie DaRose. Arthur Gets New Trial after disturbance outside a residence during a funeral. magistrate Turner at Graniteville set for Monday.
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N McElrath
L. B. Jumper
Chevrolet
Pervire
McEilrath
Junther
Jumper
Sames
Bodtumper
Elv. Baldy
Birmingham
Ata
Chesterfield Street
Barnwell Ave
RE. Hendricks
Fannie DaRose
Reral
Arthur
Warrenville
Turner
Granitevile
Arther
Parker Eaddy nuptials at Langley home announce marriage
Mr and Mrs John Richard Parker of Langley announce the marriage of their daughter Emma Gertrude Parker to Dr Albert May Eaddy of Johnsonville. The wedding occurred Wednesday at the Parker home in Langley and the newlyweds will reside in Johnsonville, settling by June 25.
Mrs Chazee Buys Ellison Property on Horry Street
Mrs M E Chazee purchases the old Ellison property on Horry Street from Mrs Holley. The report notes a sale price not disclosed. Also mentions the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Royal Holley of Ai re, with congratulations on the occasion.
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M. E. Chazee
Ellison
Horry Street
Holley
Brice
Royal Holley of
Aire
Candidate announces bid for Second Congressional District
John F. Williams announces candidacy for Congress from the Second District under Democratic primary rules and pledges to abide by the primary results. Date noted as June 1. Beaufrot area referenced in filing.
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Willias Aive
Democratic Primary Bid From Aiken County Candidate
Aiken County resident announces candidacy in the Democratic Primary for the House of Representatives. Pledges to abide by the constitution and rules of the Democratic party and to support the party nominees. Local note identifies a chef nicknamed Uncle Dick as the signer.
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Caase
Aiken County
Democratic Party
Martin
Norman FE. Cullum
Aiken
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Serere
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Claude M. Aman
Beaufort
George N. Collier
Thuereby
Joon Aiken
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Leonard Bile
Aumrosta
Haaikien
Heber
Smnt Dent Uj
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Pontisce
Reow
StAnard Motor Company
Marien Strein
Barrett
Walter Duncan
Wirtz & Tern
Ganon
Augusta Ga
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