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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
5
R. E. McCaslan, chairman of Ways and Means, is also viewed as a potential candidate. The article suggests the road bond measure may influence the gubernatorial contest and cites the division office as a factor.
In Columbia speculation swirls over potential gubernatorial candidates tied to the road bond bill. Names include Chairman Jones of the state highway commission and Senator Blease, with others like McCastan and Butler discussed. Aiken moves to build a new commercial hotel. local funds and Heckinburry system plan a March campaign kickoff. South Carolina Power Company announces Aiken area division office to supervise light and power utilities, with staff changes and expansion in the region.
A readable fragment reports 160 winter homes occupied for the season with scattered notes on routes, properties, and diversions. The text mentions crews, contractors, and regional areas but the OCR is largely garbled with unclear names and dates.
The notice states the auditor will clear tax books and invites candidates to Wey Qty with thanks. The treasurer will be at Sibi Ayr and the event includes directors and hospital matters. Mrs Halley urges large attendance at the Bark Western Carolina hospital meeting.
Debate over a senate bill seeks 17 500 state funds plus similar public subscriptions to purchase and move Woodrow Wilson’s boyhood home from Columbia to Aiken. If approved the Philson house would become a museum with supervision and a 300 000 appropriation for the project. The measure awaits third reading amid potential governor approval and funding hurdles.
John W. Duncan of Langley, member of the Aiken delegation in the South Carolina General Assembly, champions a $75,000 highway bill. The measure, pending in the House, would require cotton mills to notify workers days before a shutdown and faced opposing arguments about impacts on industry and employment. Supporters argue the bill protects workers, while opponents warn of economic repercussions for mills and counties. The bill has strong support in the Senate but faces a tight vote in the House.
A bill authorizing state reimbursement measures moved through legislative procedures. The measure outlines funding mechanisms, eligibility, and timelines for implementing the reimbursement program across agencies.
Three more houses were rented for the season as new tenants were listed including Addimans to Cotta and Lact A nd E Toledo. Orin and Wrispenny Pines Burgalows appear among the recent arrivals in the property notes.
The county adopts a supply bill totaling 239,227.15 to defray yearly government expenses including 18 mills tax, 120,000 for roads and bridges, and 10,000 hospital funding with a possible 3,000 add-on. Salaries fixed at 900 per commissioner with no expense accounts and no county engineer funded. Public notices list salaries for sheriff, deputies, county officers, and education officials.
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