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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

7

Social notes from Aiken and nearby towns

A long list of local visits and gatherings in Aiken Greenwood and Barnwell includes Mr Lb MacMahon visiting Mr and Mrs J Aldrich Hal and Mrs Kate Logan hosting, Miss Florence Schroder visiting family, and many others attending teas dinners and bridge. Several residents travel for business or army duties with relatives visiting or returning home. A separate appeal urges support for Near East relief with a March 18 drive and a plea for aid to needy children across the sea.

Lb. MacMahon Columbia J. Aldrich Hal Norman B. Gamble Barnwell Near East Esate

Tourists and golf notes from Aiken and Savannah

Col R R McCormick left Sunday on a business trip and is expected back soon. Mrs Charles B Soutter and guest Mrs A Woods of China visited Savannah last week. Mrs E M Williams of Brooklyn is visiting Courtland with George H Souther. Beale of Chicago is named as the drafter of a famous will. Round Robin polo featured at Cochran Field with players from Whites Blues Reds. Grand National Steeplechase in England attracts Iselin Cup and Palmetto Links events. Tommy Hitchcock Jr arrived by air with Mrs Ailsa Bruce, daughter of Ande w W Mellon, former war pilot. Mrs Fitch Gilbert and daughter proceed to New York for the Grand National. Southern Cross Golf Tourney starts March 24 at Palmetto Links.

North Aiken Charles B. Soutter A. Woods China Savannah E. M. Williams Brooklyn N. Y George H. Souther Courtland H. H. Ro New York Bronxville New York Cotton Exchange Benjamin Leslie Behr Chicago Marshall Field William G. Beale Beale Eugene G. Grace Rosebank Larry Worcester Smith Count Tolstoi Augusta Fitch Gilbert Lillian Stokes Bostwick England Aintrer Southern Cross Palmetto Links Mandy Amd Joseph Ladenne Washington Ballantine Mitty

Federation Meeting Postponed In Beech Island Area

A disputed federation meeting scheduled for January has been postponed. The convention in Highland Park Motel Glover Baker area will reconvene January 13. Announcement also notes the marriage of Miss Mary Baker to Lester J. Glover on February 27 in Beech Island with Mrs. Baker identified as daughter of Ro H Baker.

A Carolina Sunt Federation Gund Tiighland Park

The Easy Mark on Lyceum course stage Tuesday

The Easy Mark a Broadway comedy about Sam Crane a small town youth with big town dreams. A humorous yet poignant tale of life in the middle west with love greed and ambition. A New York cast will perform this Tuesday evening at the Lyceum.

Lyceum Middle West Sam Crane Mary Sam New York

Aiken County Leads In Educational Progress

Statistics from Columbia and Washington show South Carolina and Aiken County have made the most educational progress in the nation over the past decade. The claim honors the county for its standout improvement in education.

Aiken County Columbia Washington South Carolina United States

Graniteville notices drift through March chatter and mishaps

Local items from Graniteville dated March 14 mention Everett Brown preparing for a business trip to Oklahoma, Miss Theodosia Sproles hosting guests at Mrs. H A Woodward’s home, and several social visits involving Miss Maury Leslie and other students. A road accident near Crafts Station injures a man named Tate. physicians report his condition as serious but improving.

Graniteville Everett Brown Oklahoma Theodosia Sproles H. A. Woodward Hob Dixon Maury Leslie Summerland Colleen Leesville Hew Br. Leslie Will

Local Briefs and Community Notices in Mixed Fragments

Fragmentary news brief items reference court, real estate, and prayer week events. Mentions include a route tapes test, deputies, and a Week of Prayer with church gatherings listed across varied dates and places. The readable portions suggest neighborhood activities, religious observances, and municipal notices.

Aiken City Commission Powers and Vacancy Procedures

The proposed act outlines that vacancies in the commission may be filled by a combined majority vote of remaining commissioners, City Council, and the Commission of Public Works, or by appointment by the resident judge if a timely agreement fails. It also grants the commission authority to spend bond proceeds on drainage, street paving, debt service, and sewer work with specified caps, and requires quarterly reports.

Sion Commission Commission of Public Works Aiken City of

City Officials Secure Bond Funds and Election Authority

The City Clerk and Treasurer shall act as Secretary and Treasurer of the Commission and keep bond sale funds separate from other city funds. All acts related to the election approval shall remain valid despite irregularities, with invalid portions limited to the contested clause. All inconsistent Acts are repealed.

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