Wreck suit over tree blamed for collision in Bamberg
In Bamberg County a pair of auto crash suits seek damages totaling up to 30 000 dollars. The Cook car driven by C R Cook collided with the Kearse vehicle in front of D W Gaston Sr residence after attempting to avoid a tree long at the site. Plaintiffs claim the old tree caused the wreck and seek 8400 from the city of Aiken for damages plus a countersuit for 25 000 by Mrs Kearse for personal injuries. The case transfers to Aiken Supreme Court for action.
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Bamberg
Unite
Cook
GANTT AND HARLEY DETECTIVE HEARINGS CONTINUED
Gantt admitted to forgeries at Cordova and Smelling after detectives and a state constable greeted him on arrival from Holl. Hill. He waived the hearing on Thursday morning and said he was ready to serve his sentence as soon as he is carried to court.
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Gailrold
Holl
Hill’ Gantt
Cordova
Boll Weevil Situation Grows More Serious Across Cotton Areas
Clemson College reports the boll weevil menace is increasing as rains create ideal conditions. A June 22 survey by the Bell Weevil Division shows 15.3 percent of squares infested in Orangeburg and Bamberg counties, with high counts per acre in Greenwood Union Fairfield and Chester. Early weevil generation is seen in Allendale county. Extension Circular 098.0 guides continued application of poisons and field care.
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Clemson’ College
Bell
Florence
Orangeburg
Bambe
Allendale
Piedmont
Greenwood
Union
Fairfield
Chester
H. W. Barre
Exfield
Dea Toole 67 Dies After Illness at Talatha
E Toole J E Dea Toole age 67 died Monday night in Talatha after a three year illness. Survived by wife Victoria At es seven daughters including S L Gantt Selvern J H Keel Augusta Wiicn Lybrand New Holland Lonnie Keel and Ada Dora Toole Talatha. five sons G D M A Hubert Hastings Toole Talatha. one sister J F Wilc lifard Talatha. three brothers F T and A J Toole Talatha. sixteen grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Springs Methodist Church with Rev J G Hyagin and Rev F L Frazier officiating. interment in churchyard.
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J. E
Dea" Toole
Taltha
Victoria Ates
S. L. Gantt
Selvern
J. H. Keel
Augusta
Wiicn Lybrand
New Holland
Lonnie Keel
Dora
Cleo
Ada Toole
Talatha
Toole
Aiken
G. D
M. A
Hubert
Hastings
J. F. Wilc Lifard
A. J. Toole
J. G. Hyagin
F. L. Frazier
Springs Methodist Church
Warrenville Man Dies By Own Action In Shotgun Death
John Arender a textile operator at Warrenville shot himself Tuesday morning after days of low mood and despondency. He reportedly told his wife he might kill himself and used a forked stick to pull the trigger, the shot tearing his heart as he lay on his bed. Coroner Tom Tafver chaired the inquest and the jury returned a unanimous verdict of death by own action.
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John Arender
Warrenville
Arender
Tom Tafver
IS C Man Urged For Farm Board
South Carolina may be represented on the Federal Farm Board created by the Farm Relief Bill. Dr. Wade Stackhouse of Dillon has been highly recommended to President Hoover by Senator Smith and appears to have a strong chance of appointment. The nine member board includes Secretary of Agriculture Arthur Hyde, with eight appointees to be chosen by the President before mid July.
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South Carolina
Federal Farm Board
Wade Stackhouse
Dillon
Hoover
Senator Smith
Palmetto State
Stackhouse
Smith
Arthur Hyde
Rie
Aiken County Starts Free Typhoid Vaccination Campaign
Beginning Monday July 1 the Aiken County Health Department launches its annual summer drive to inoculate residents against typhoid fever Dr William G Bodie health officer says vaccines are free and administered by him and the county nurse The initial three weeks cover Horse Creek Valley with visits to Graniteville Warrenville Langley Bath Clearwater and Aiken then health offices remain open each weekday from 10 am to 4 pm for those who missed earlier opportunities.
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Aiken County
William G. Bodie
Horse Creek Valley
Graniteville
Warrenville
Langley
al m
Bath
Negro boy struck on highway near Augusta
A ten year old Black boy, unnamed in report, was knocked down and badly injured Monday afternoon on the Aikeh Augusta road between Clearwater and Bath when a Ford car driven by Miss Dina Efron of Aiken struck him as he ran into the street chasing another child. He suffered a fractured skull and needed multiple stitches but was reported resting comfortably at the hospital.
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Aikeh-Augusta
Clearwater
Dina Efron
Aiken
Wit
Sue Wood
Heowais
Funeral notice for John Guerin of Atlanta
John Guerin, 80, of Atlanta, died Friday night at Aiken Hospital after several days illness. He lived with daughter Mrs. WilL Steadman. Remains sent to Atlanta for burial in Hollywood cemetery. Survived by another daughter Mrs. Hyman Herman, three sons John J, Lo, and ALS Guerin, one sister Mrs. JB Aodrick, nine grandchildren.
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John Guerin
Atlanta
Cat
Will Steadman
Aiken Hospital
Hollywood Cemetery
Steadman
Hyman Herman
John. J. Lo
Als Guerin
JB. Aodrick
Atelanta
W. M. U. Meeting At Langley Baptist Church
The W. MU of the Aiken Association holds its quarterly meeting at Langley Baptist Church on Wednesday July 10. This young people's gathering features junior church organizations contributing most of the program. Guest speaker Mr Mount, Africa missionary, will discuss missionary work there. Hattye G. Sellers Holley, Superintendent.
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W.om. OU
W. MU
Aiken Association
Langley Baptist Church
Mr. Mount
Africa
Hattye G. Sellers Holley
Mayor and Mrs Henders on Europe trip this summer
Mayor and Mrs. Frank P. Henderson depart next week for Europe visiting Quebec by way of New York. They will sail on The Empress of Scotland and tour Spain France Switzerland Italy Germany Holland and Belgium before returning home late summer.
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Europe
Frank P. Henderson
Quebec
Canada
New York
Spain
France
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Two Stills Captured by Sheriff and Deputies
Sheriff Howard and his deputies captured two stills on Wednesday afternoon. A one hundred gallon capacity copper still was taken from Little Horse Creek, and a large steamer outfit was found near Sweet Water Church. Ten vats and 3600 gallons of beer were destroyed at the latter site. No arrests were made. A revival is in progress at Cumberland AME Church led by Rev. A F B Horry. Evangelist W D King, a noted preacher among the colored community, conducts the meetings and has spoken here before. The public is invited.
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Howard
Little Horse Creek
Sweet Water Church
Cumberland
Cumberland A.M. .E. Church
A. F. B. Horry
W. D.king
Walter Plunkett Starts New Hayne Avenue Residence
Ground has been broken on Walter Plunkett's new Hayne Avenue home. Miller Hair handles the contract for a two story wooden house with four master bedrooms three servants rooms and four baths at an estimated cost of 19600 dollars.
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Walter Plunkett
Hayne Avenue
Miller Hair
Miss Rosa Ford Ill at 93 in Aiken Aiken kin gather
Miss Rosa Ford, aged ninety three, is ill at her home in Aiken. Relatives and friends are concerned about her condition. Mrs. Kendall Weisiger of Atlanta, a niece, is here with her aunt.
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Miss Rosa Ford
Aiken
Miss Ford
Kendall Weisiger
Atlanta
Barn Burns at Ta Istha Destroys Eubanks Property
A barn owned by John Eubanks at Ta Istha burned early yesterday. One mule perished, another mule is critically burned, and feed including oats was destroyed. Estimated loss around $500 according to Eubanks.
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John Eubanks
Ta Istha
Eubanks
Fish Fry Honoring Court House Employees Near Kitchings Mill
Deputy Sheriff Ernest Garvin entertained last evening with a fish fry at Phil Livingston's pond near Kitchings Mill in honor of young lady employees at the courthouse. A number of other friends attended.
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Ernest Garvin
Phil Livingston
Kitchings Mill
Court House
Script Dance Tonight at Titanian Hall With Augusta Orchestra
A script dance is set for tonight at Titanian Hall starting at 9. A six piece orchestra from Augusta provides the music for the event.
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Jin
Augusta
Two Boys Named Typical American Boy in Legion Event
In Wilkes Barre F. 4 juvenile Jay Ward bears a striking likeness to King Michael of Romania. Jay was selected as The Typical American Boy by the American Legion and taken to Paris in 1927.
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Jay Ward
Wilkes Barre
King Michael
Rumania
Jay
Jy i
American Legion
Pans
First Cotton Bloom Reaches Aiken From Highland Farm
The first cotton bloom of the season arrived in Aiken on June 20 carried by H. C. Hahn from Highland Farm. Since then additional blooms have appeared and Hahn is noted as a leading farmer in the area.
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Aiken
H. C. Hahn
Highland
Hahn
Baptist church ladies host birthday party tonight
The ladies auxiliary of the Baptist church will host a birthday party this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John F Williams. Attendees are invited for a delightful time and a cordial gathering is anticipated for all who attend.
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the Baptist Church
John F. Williams
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Guy Atlantic & Pacific
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