Byrnes or Brown Likely to Oppose Senator Smith
Rumors say James F. Byrnes of Spartanburg may challenge Senator E D Smith this summer. Col Edgar A Brown of Barnwell, House Speaker, also seen as a candidacy threat though not declared. Both men are praised as campaigners with strong state ties and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Byrnes
Spartanburg
Congress
United States Senate
E. D. Smith
Mr.Byrnes
Cole L. Blease
Keith
Byrnes
Sensis Smith
Edgar A. Brown
Barnwell
House of Representatives
Col. Brown
Senator Smith
Mr. Byrnes
South Carolina
Washington
Well Bern
Brown
Senate
Smith
Revival Meeting At Warrenville Church
Warrenville Methodist Church hosts a Sunday 11 AM revival with daily 7 30 PM services led by Rev. A B Ferguson Jr. The program features vocal and instrumental music and strong local support. A newly renovated interior, doubled seating, and growing membership aim to welcome visitors and strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenville Methodist Church
A. B. Ferguson Jr
Warrenville
Congressman's seed offer to farmers in 1926 district
Butler B Hare announces via the Aiken Standard that the Department of Agriculture credits him with one hundred packets of Laredo soybean, Sudan grass, and Arlington velvet bean seed to forward to district farmers who will plant and report results. One packet per person. Requests or booklets on Diseases of the Horse and Diseases of Cattle also available on request before March 25 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Laredo
Sudan
Arlington
Butler B. Hare
Washington
Walden elected president of Jackson Memorial Association
Dr A A Walden was elected president of the James A Jackson Memorial Association at a special meeting in North Augusta. Officers named include J Roy Cooper as first vice president Dr W E Mealing as second vice president Marion Kershaw as secretary treasurer and Archibald Blackshear F Hayard Culley Henry G Howard and James R League on the executive committee Miss Rebecca Wolf returned home after visiting Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Walden
North Augusta
James A. Jackson Memorial Association
J. Roy Cooper
W. E. Mealing
Marion Kershaw
Archibald Blackshear
F. Hayard Culley
Henry G. Howard
James R. League
Local Residents Split Over Senate Support Faces Off
In Barnwell County residents discuss endorsements for Senator Smith. Neighbor Col. Brown and Mr. Lyrnes appear as strong backers, while 646 and another unnamed ally shape the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gress
Aikend
Barnwell
Col. Brown
Frien
Senator Smith
Col. Bown
Mr. Lyrnes
Aiken Horse Show March 27 Benefits Relief Society
The 1926 Aiken Horse Show will be held Saturday March 27 in Hitchcock Woods weather permitting. Proceeds aid the Aiken Relief Society aiding the old and infirm with food and necessities. Classes include lightweight and heavyweight polo ponies hunting ponies thoroughbreds and jumping events with cups sponsored by local residents and clubs. Autos admitted. admission 3 for autos and buggies, free for pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken Relief Society
Aiken Hospital and Relief Association
Aiken Red Cross Chapter
Social Service Department
Aiken Hospital
Red Cross
A. F. Goodwin
FS. von Stade
H. P. McKean
F. Gilbert
Payard Warren
J. A. Clark
Eleanor Lawrence
London
Charles Steele
W. E. Carter
Paul Abbott
W. Rutherford
Thomas Hastings
Mrs Elizabeth Rhoden of Langley Dies at 81
Mrs Elizabeth Rhoden aged 81 of Langley died after a five week illness last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM from Langley Baptist Church with Rev Thomas Walker officiating. Interment in Piney Grove cemetery. She is survived by two sons Julius Rhoden of St Cloud Florida and James Rhoden of Bath. three daughters E L Christian T T Doughty and Edward D Taylor of Langley. 23 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and one nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rhoden
Langley
Langley Baptist Church
Thomas Walker
Piney Grove
Rhoden
Julius Andrews Rhoden
St. Cloud
Fla
James P. Rhoden
Bath
E. L. Christian
T. T. Doughty
Edward D. Taylor
Miss Susie Ravenel Leaves for Sandy Spring
Miss Susie Ravenel departed on Monday heading to Sandy Spring Maryland for reasons not stated in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Ravenel
Sandy Spring, Md
Aiken County Sets Pay-As-You-Go Road Plan
The state outlines a Pay-As-You-Go highway program costing 148 million with an 18 year completion. Aiken County would receive 1.62 million for earth roads bridges grading and hard surfaced roads. Legislation seeks bonds to fund county shares immediately, enabling faster paving of key routes to the Saluda County line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Highway Commission
Columbia
Highway Department
Aiken-Augusta
Aiken-Columbia
Saluda County
Gubernatorial Campaign Speculation and Possible Contenders
The South Carolina Gazette notes a crowded field for the upcoming gubernatorial race with several undecideds. Names mentioned include Senator Roach S. Stewart, Carrol L. D. Nance, Thomas H. Peeples, Lieutenant-Governor E B Jackson, and Senator Gross, among others, with some officials already declining and others urged to enter. The legislative session nears end and a final lineup remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. McKissick
Greenville
Olin Sawyer
Georgetown
T. B. Butler
Gaffney
Hub Gross
Dorchester
Senate Finance Committee
Marion
J. Hardin Marion
Chester
Supreme Court
South Carolina Gazette
Roach
Stewart
Laenaster
Carrol LD. Nance
Laurens
Ways
Field Day Exercises Set For Aiken County Schools
The Field Day for Aiken County schools is scheduled for Saturday April 17 with contests at 11 AM including spelling reading and declamation. The afternoon program at the baseball park features athletic events such as jumps runs sacks shoe races polo javelin and tug of war and a county baseball game among top teams. A parade may be held if requested by most schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Twii la PalUuruay
Methodist To Worship At Lutheran Church In Sunday Service
The St John Methodist church auditorium is under repair and repainting and the congregation will worship at St Pauls Lutheran church Sunday at 11 15. Rev Pp L Bouknight preaches on The importance of aetfeenrtrot with Sunday school in Methodist rooms and invites friends and strangers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Methodist Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Pp. L. Bouknight
Aetfeenrtrot
Methodist Church
Ninner to Fire Laddies at Aiken Inn Supper
L. FE Croft hosted a supper for the fire department Tuesday night at the Aiken Inn. He thanked the firemen for their service both recently and in the past and praised the department’s good work. Mayor Moseley and Chief Jesse George attended and spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninner
L. FE. Croft
Thch Fire Department
Aiken Inn
Croft
Moseley
Jesse George
Legislature Remains in Session for Another Week
Special to The Standard from Columbia reports the legislature will not adjourn this week. At least another week is needed to finish legislation. Senator H H Gross is ill. the revenue bill and income tax bill await senate action. other important bills remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
H. H. Gross
Dorchester
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Clarendon Senator Elected State Treasurer
Special to The Standard Columbia March 11 Julian H Searbert Smith senator from Clarendon County was elected State treasurer by the General Assembly to succeed Sam T Carter. Senator Scarborough defeated Greenwood representative MteBaslan Pitchford of Oconee and Young H H Vance long time chief clerk in the treasurer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Columbia
Julian H. Searbert Smith
Clarendon
County
Sam T. Carter
General Assembly
Scarborough
MteBaslan
Greenwood
Pitchford
Oconee
Young HH. Vance
Yer
Windsor and Aiken Prepare for Afternoon Showdown
Windsor High School faces Aiken Institute this afternoon at 3 o clock. Windsor aims to convert growing experience into a strong late season push as they duel for bragging rights and a possible win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor High School
Aiken Institute
Windsor
Engagement of Georgianna McClure to W C Bradley Declared
Miss Ella Mescuwy announces the engagement of her adopted daughter Georgianna McClure to W C Bradley. The couple plans a wedding on Easter Sunday at St Thaddeus Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mescuwy
Georgianna McClure
W. CC. Bradley
Study center demo on physical culture at Aiken Institute
At the Aiken County study center held last Saturday at the Aiken Institute Mrs M J Quattlebaum and Mrs Croft gave a demonstration lesson in physical culture exercises for the pupils. The next session will be Saturday April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Aiken Institute
M. J. Quattlebaum
Croft
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Warrenville Church
Rev
A. B. Ferguson, Jr
Jackson Memorial Society
Rebecca Wolf
Buffalo, N. Y
Num
Exfricies
Worsitep
Coolidge
K.A. Shea
White House
Windsor and Aiken
Lirgeagement
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