Campaign rhetoric and reform voices clash in contested state race
A cohort of traveling volunteers chants for candidates while denouncing attack politics. supporters of Ashton Williams and W W Smanak advocate issue driven debate on prohibition and highway bonds. Solicitor Blackwood argues the highway act stands, urging lawful duty, while critics rail against blather, slander, and personal confrontations. The public is urged toward fair play and substantive discussion.
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Ashton H. Williams
Florence
W. W. Smanak
Walterbors
Peles
Blackwood
Constitutional reform drives voter action amid campaign notes
The piece notes ongoing support for a constitutional amendment and calls for voter approval. Beverly Herbert advocates reform in Columbia, while Al Frank Lever of Lexington gains visibility despite absence. Lever’s farm relief plan resonates with farmers across South Carolina, strengthening his bid in the Second District.
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Beverly Herbert
Columbias
Lever
South Carolina
Announcing Candidacies for South Carolina Second District
A June 1 1930 notice announces Butler B Hare Claude M Aman and Joman Fl Williams seeking re election or new terms in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina. Each pledges to abide by Democratic primary results from Beaufort Aiken and other locales.
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South Carolina
Butler B. Hare
Democratc
Joman FL Williams
Aiken
Democratic Primary Candidate for Aiken County House Seat
A candidate declares for the Democratic Primary for the House of Representatives representing Aiken County. The pledge commits to abide by party rules and to support nominees at the party's convention. The text includes the candidate's name and formal candidacy language.
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House OF Representatives
Aiken County
Democratic Party
Mart
Cullem Announces Democratic Primary Candidacy for Magistrate
Norman Fe Cullem declares his candidacy for Magistrate District No 1 in Aiken County in the Democratic Primary. He pledges to abide by the Constitution and the Democratic party rules and to support the party nominees.
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Aiken County
Democratic Party
Norman FE. Cullem
George N. Collier Announces Candidacy for Magistrate
George N. Collier announces his candidacy for the magistrate position in Aiken ahead of the Democratic Primary Election. He pledges to support the nominees chosen there and urges voters to consider his bid.
Aiken County Pledge Declares Candidate No 1
A fragmentary pledge states intention to announce as candidate number one in Aiken County, with the signer identified as F. Klencke Staubes.
Campaign Standoff Stays Set in Governor Race
In the first week of the campaign the pre candidacy status for governor remains unchanged. The likely outcome is that whoever defeats Ira Blackwood will become the next governor, if anyone does at all.
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John Duncan
Voecher-Johnston
Ira Blackwood
Three Aiken County Contracts Set at Highway Let
At the Go-Tumbia highway letting bids were received for three Aiken County projects. Low estimates: 19309 for a concrete bridge over Horse Creek on the Aiken Augusta highway at Johnstown. 5766 for adding four two foot spans to the Ediston River bridge on the Aiken-Solent road, by Ry M Mitchum of Augusta. 21025 for paving gaps on US Highway No 1 between the Lexington Aiken Call line and Augusta, submitted by PRG Kennedy of Batesburg. Contracts not awarded yet, but likely to go to low bidders.
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Go- Tumbia
Aiken County
Horse, Creek
Aiken Augusta’ Highway
Johnstown
Ediston River
Aiken- Solent Road
Ry. M. ‘Mitchum
Augusta
Lexington-Aiken
Kennedy Af
Batesburg
Plans for Institute Addition Approved in Columbia Visit
Plans for additions to the Aiken Institute were submitted to state officials and approved by the State Department of Education. Trustees, including K D Smith and J H Johnson, were in Columbia to secure bids. Anderson Steifel Construction Company had the lowest bid of 310077 and the contract was let. Work will start soon, adding a two story wing with four classrooms to the rear of the existing building.
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Aiken Institute
Te Tent of Education
K. D. Smith
Harry Ludlow
B.F. Etheredge
W. W. Edgerton
Board of
J. H. Johnson
Prchiect
Columbia
Anderson-Steifel Construction Company
Plains
Anderson-Steifel
Htheamest
Gardner elected president of American Institute of Banking
Ernest A. Gardner formerly of Aiken and son of the late J. A. M. Gardner has won the presidency of the American Institute of Banking. The announcement came at the organization's annual convention in Denver, Colorado. Gardner resides in Jacksonville, Florida, and is affiliated with the Florida National Bank.
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Banking Institute
Aiken
Ernest A. Gardner
J. A. M. Gardner
American Institute of Banking
Denver
Cal
Gardner
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida National Bank
DeVane Sells Newberry Street House and Lot
Mrs H P DeVane sold a house and lot measuring 6dx122 feet on Newberry Street to Mack Corley for about 7000 dollars. Florence Laird acted as real estate agent in the transaction.
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H.P. DeVane
Newberry Street
Mack Corley
Florence Laird
Danks to Observe Holliday in Aiken Banks Close
The banks of Aiken will close Friday July 4th in observance of a legal holiday.
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Aiken
Wanted Sales Representatives At Standard Motor Company
WANTED Sales Representaives The popularity of the Oakland Eight and Pontiac Big Six makes it necessary to increase our organization To two men we can offer a permanent and profitable position with a future Come in today Also TO RENT Rooms and apartments furnished or unfurnished with or without board Apply at the Croft House next to post office
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Standard Motor Company
Weevils Threatening County Cotton Crop
Aiken County cotton is in danger as boll weevils appear across the state. County farm agent Lee Gowan urges quick, persistent action and recommends thorough poisoning with calcium arsenic dust or calcium arsenic mixed with molasses and water. Farmers are told to use machines where available to apply the dust, emphasizing immediate control to stave off ravages.
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Aiken County
Lee Gowan
Tarn
Clemson Extension Service
Religious Indifference Sermon at First Baptist Church
At First Baptist Church Sunday worship and sermon titled Religious Indifference at 11 15. Sunday school at 9 45 with graded classes for all ages guided by J T Shuler superintendent. Evening service at 8 15 features Worshiping God What God. Summer night service shortened to fifty minutes with a welcoming note.
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First Baptist Church
J. T. Shuler
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Lyons, Atty
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Wirtz & Hernsen
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