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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

5

Trial ends day two with Baker defense case ongoing

Court filled beyond capacity as the trial of Baker continues with testimony from experts on delirium tremens and character witnesses. Defense plans more expert testimony while jury likely to hear verdict Friday. Baker's family and the victim's mother attend amid tense proceedings.

Beach Island J. W. DeVore Baker Tris Thursaday Aileen Latrone Clark Baker Girlshot P. A. Brunson Auguste Soeeel

Church Pastorship Tenure Noted in Local Report

A fragment notes Rev. C. E. Tebow has led the church for five years and mentions about 100 members in attendance. The garbled OCR limits further detail.

C. E. Tebow

Aiken County Leads At Citizens Camp

Fragmentary report shows Aiken County leading at a Citizens Camp with several county delegates noted. Names appear garbled but references to Charles C. Denial and F. Bett are present amid unclear place names and numbers.

Aiken County Citizens Camp Fort Moultrie Adios Wittr Men Ken Amnet Charles C. Denial F. Bett

Democratic Convention Sparks Taunts and Local Reactions

The report covers remarks after Claude Bowers' keynote at the Houston Democratic convention, including J Cleve Thomas of Farmers & Merchants Bank venting anti Republican rhetoric and Rev J G Hugin critiquing South Carolina editor Robert Quillen. Congressman Butler Hare comments on re election and campaign costs.

Claude Bowers Houston J. Cleve Thomas Farmers & Merchants Bank Thomas Bowers Robert Quillen South Carolina J. G. Hugin St. John Methordist Fountain Inn The Standard Quillen Palmetto

McLaurin Cheb Meets At Forented Yruvert Event

An event featuring McLaurin Cheb and W C Jotesen draws attendees including Mit Elearor and Johnwen. The gathering centers on home demonstrations related to the McLaurin home project, with emphasis on community participation and sharing of ideas.

Tee W. C. Jotesen Mit Elearor Johnwen

Freight Rate Increase Threatens Cotton Farmers

Congressman Hare warns that unless the Interstate Commerce Commission acts, freight rates on bagging and cotton covering could rise about 1 percent by July 8, increasing costs for cotton farmers. Most bagging cotton covering used in this region originates from Memphis to AaRste and Memphis, and higher transport costs would raise prices to growers. Hare has filed a protest with the ICC and is compiling evidence to oppose the proposed increase.

Interstate Commerces ‘Commission Hare Interstate Commerce Commission AaRste Memphis Rotton Congressman Hare Tate

Wagener Man Heads State Kennel Club

JE Nelley of Wagener was elected president of the South Carolina Kennel Club at a Columbia meeting. Plans for the largest fall show in the club’s history were finalized, with Halley serving as show and premium committee chairman. Enthusiasm among dog fanciers for better and purer bred strains grew as the association aimed to boost field trials and breed events.

JE. Nelley Wagener Sesth! Curolina Kennel Club Columbia Halley

Two Weddings Draw Universal Interest in Aiken

Two weddings scheduled for tomorrow draw broad attention in Aiken. Misa Anne Morgan will wed Allen David Moore of Essette North Carolina at St Thaddeus Church at 8 30 p m with Ree Wm Johnson officiating. Catherine Morgan will serve as maid of honor among a line of bridesmaids.

Aiken Toomorrow Misa Anne Morgan Allen David Moore Essete N.C Bernices Carswel Bernie Ralph Potmenier Morgan-Medie St. Thaddeus Church Tomoorrow Ree Wm. Johnson Catherine Morgan Martha Murray Mildred McCreary Aiken Polly DePass Camden Misa Pattie Vincent Columbia Louise Ariail Marvin Smith Burlington N.C Thomas C. Morgan Augustus Bradley Mortimer Crowson Mr. Sellers P. K. Holt Alderman Duncan Marshall Weilb Dorothy McCarter Margaret Caroline Carswell Roy Permenter John M. Spann J. N. Smith J Monroe George J. Henry Permenter

Western South Carolina Looks to Larger Future

A murky feature on Western South Carolina’s growth outlines a planned Georgia and Florida railroad extension from Greenwood toward Newberry and beyond. The piece notes a century-old courthouse poised to serve as a depot site, with engineers and officials optimistic trains will soon pass through the county and connect to broader markets.

South Carolina John K. Aull Avery Artiers Gearggise Seni Florida Midland Fairy Ated Constriehien Anid Alt Amd Charlesten le Lisonbirg Newherry Awds Georgia and Flurivi Greenwood Augusta Georgia and Florida Railroad Court House

Abroad Letter Writer Sparks Political Talk

Guy Whetstone reports from abroad, highlighting a presidential bid and international reactions. The piece cites calls for action, reference to Perry and Aiken County, and notes shifting opinions as the campaign unfolds.

Miss Josapitine Halley Wins Biscuit Contest

Miss Josapitine Halley led the Taiatoa Hawthorne 4-H Club to first in the county biscuit contest. Winners include Blanche McGher-Pirsiand 4-H, Mae Dicks Pine Firest 4-H, Hope Lybrand, Hazel Jackson Wagener 4-H, Jennie Brice’s Cooper-Salley 4-H, Evaree Polk Blienton 4-K, Annie Clarke Violet Sorget Warrenville 4-H, Mae Brodie Kitching’s Mill 4-H, with Halley also noted for central district entry. Second place went to Blanche Meisher and third to Eunice Polk. Mr and Mrs Rupert Taylor visited Columbia.

Doseplene Laley Oat Halley Sith Blanche McGher Pirsiand Tha Mae Dicks Pine Firest Hope Lybrand Hazel Tackson Wagener Jennie Brice Cooper Salley Evaree Polk

Conyers Addresses Aiken Kiwanis Meeting

W P L Conyers spoke to the Aiken Kiwanis Club on improving business conditions in South Carolina and the South. He urged electing competent officials, reducing public burdens on honest taxpayers, and criticized delays in enforcing laws and political corruption.

South Carolina South W. PL Conyers Buss- Wee - Wall Cresville Airien Kiwanis Club Totel Abbey Podes Arises Conyers Carajing Mr. Cunyers

Aiken News Note Seeks Citadel Attendees List

The article calls for names of anyone who attended The Citadel and links them to Aiken County. It mentions a military honor roll, graduation classes, and requests individuals to send their names to Mr. Thincan. It references local figures such as W. Boykin and K. Berr and notes recent wage or pay details.

Butler Hare Aiken Saluda Greniva Dow Gaston W. Boykin Mandl ‘Surasky G. A. Leas Aikem KL K. Berr Mr, Thincan

Aiken Faces Bath In Tight Georgia Carolina League Game

Aiken hosted Bath at Rustis Park in a hard fought contest. The Standard reported a close game as Aiken's Georgia Carolina League entry strengthens its push from fourth place to challenge the leaders for the league flag.

Aiken Bath Rustis Park

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