Hotel Campaign Organizes To Finance Aiken's New Inn Hotel
The Hotel Campaign Executive Committee met in the council chamber to plan financing a modern hotel in Aiken. Mayor Frank P. Henderson was elected chairman with Dr. B C McLean as vice chairman and J W Ashhurst as treasurer. The group outlined site studies, architecture review, and committee roles to pursue the project during April.
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Aiken
Council Chamber
Frank P. Henderson
B.C. McLean
Ernest L. Alle
J. W. Ashhurst
Ernest A Allen
Co. B. Anderson
Jas. T. Cannon
Walter E. Duncan
S. HL
Swint
al G. Tarrant
James Verenes
W. H. Weatherford
Aid Best BS
W Deax
Br EB
H. Wyman
Henderson
Tsarrys Luchlaw
C. Bo Anderson
B.C. Melian
M. George
Bot. Duches
Mo K
J.T. Cannon
Tom
Rye
Adbert Wrhex
Greege Prbrtz
Erman
Hanagen Neaw
Merny Bridges Breaks and Floods Hit Regions
Widespread flood damage reported as bridges fail and roads wash out. Authorities monitor river levels with crews reinforcing key spans and diverting traffic. No deaths reported, but several areas remain inundated and water authorities warn residents to stay away from fast currents.
LOWER LIGHT AND POWER RATES TO BE HAD HERE
Aiken South Carolina officials expect lower electric rates beginning April 1 after a letter from L A McGraw vice president general manager of South Carolina Power Co confirms a new rate schedule. Mayor Frank P Henderson received the communication and plans to inform citizens.
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Traut Aiken
Frank P. Henderson
F. P. Henderson
Aiken
South Carolina
Mr. Henderson
L. A. McGraw
Mer
South Carolina Power Co
Paving Plans Set for Augusta Road Upgrade
C J Guill chair of the Aiken County Commissioners announced that the contract to pave the unpaved section of the Aiken Augusta highway from Clearwater to the Savannah River, about three to four miles, will be let late this month. Bids will be advertised with work starting soon after. The project completes paving of U S Highway No 1 from Maine to Florida, making the entire line in the county paved.
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Clearwater
C.J. Guill
Aiken County
Aiken-Augusta
Clearwter
Savannah River
Samutimse
Neo Lo
Atken
Asill
Camden
U. S
Maine
Georgina
Carcalina
Hayne Avenue and Laurens Street Paved Plan
A historical notice describes paving Hayne Avenue and Laurens Street. It references community input, road work timing, and urban improvements with local officials and residents noted. The fragmented OCR mentions related traffic and planning discussions amid a larger municipal context.
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Hayne Avenue
Laurens Street
Hospital Scene Involving Margaret Wright Patient
A garbled report notes a patient identified as Margaret Wright Hospital in gust a is gravely ill with friends to learn. The fragment references a man named Herg and a Mantle bray, with mentions of Redland Avenue and a lobby area.
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Herg
Righland Avenue
Redland N Nather
Margaret Wright Hospital
Gusta
Riding Into Society in Aiken A Guide to Winter Hunts
Aiken is portrayed as a social crucible where horsemanship defines status among the winter set. The article details the Hitchcocks and their vast 7,000 acre pine forest, drag lines and bridle paths, and the famed Aiken Drag Hunt with schedules for hunts on various days. It notes social rituals, wealth, and etiquette shaping membership in this exclusive community.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Long Isler
Chicaste
Gold Coast
America
Vitehebek
Tfiteheoen
Lindberich
Caren
Anon
Aiken Horse Show Crowning Event Again Planned
The annual Aiken Horse Show, a leading winter sports event, will run Wednesday March 20 and Friday March 22 at Hitchcock Woods amphitheater. Admission is 5 dollars for autos, 3 dollars for buggies, and free for pedestrians. Proceeds benefit the Aiken Hospital equipment fund.
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Hitch‘ Cick Woods
Aiken Hospital
Aiken
Horse Show Association
Hitchcock Woods
JL. Todd
Iskip
Wonom
William Sepals
West Acm
Allen Tinkerton
Chiss
Thott
Krank
Furtan
Ruscell Grace
Aten Cyse
Jamiping
Prine
A. Lanlen Kramer
Vrilay
Taye Maye
Ayder
CS Bava
Theaas Hiteteurk
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York
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Saibareete
Layne Mireet
Grace Robinson
Liberty
Liberty Magazine
Arkenites
Hayne
Meavgara
Sormper Trent
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