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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1928
Page
5
A garbled narrative discusses a figure named Mrs Lambrakis and a reporter from The Standard. It references American wonder, Windy Guys, and comparisons among European cities, mentioning visits by notable figures and a brief stay by an unnamed person in Aiken.
Columbia report outlines three factions over Doctor Douglas' 7500 annual pay from the contingent fund. Governor Richards backs the payment, while Comptroller Beattie questions legality. Historic 1927 precedents show the fund being used for various stipends, supporting the governor's stance amid contending views.
The annual Aiken Horse Show opened yesterday morning as one of the country’s leading sporting events. It will continue through today with principal events and times scheduled for the day. A huge crowd is expected to witness some of the finest blooded horses in the world and notable exhibitions of horsemanship and jumping.
Ward C Pitfield of Montreal bought the Croft lot and residence at the corner of Unibon Street and South Boundary for 24080 dollars. Thomas Hitchcock sold about six and a half acres west of Palmetta Golf Links to Goellet Gallatin of Washington for 15000 dollars. Florence M Laird leased two properties to Allan Forbes of Boston and to Mr and Mrs Henry J Whigham of New York for two seasons and the rest of the year respectively.
Greenwood Kiwanis members and wives visited the Aiken club at the Aiken Hotel on Wednesday. Mayor Frank P. Henderson and Audrey H. Ward welcomed them. Rev. J. W. Jackson, visiting club president, spoke on service club work. A polo match at Cochran Field followed the meeting. Stay at Graniteville Tonight Glee Club to perform In Hot Tamale Land at the Graniteville schoolhouse tonight.
A detailed statement by Comptroller General A. J. Beattie outlines the state deficit totaling 3,739,729.47 and indirect revenue of 9,987,765.06 for 1927. The document lists deficits created in 1927 and 1926, balances, and payments, highlighting the accumulation of debt while noting related fiscal figures and tax allocations. A large crowd attended an Alken Theatre event for Salvation Army funds featuring Elsie Waterbury Morris and F. S. Von Stade, with proceeds aiding the campaign and theater hosting provided by local residents.
The March April term of the Court of Common Pleas will convene here Monday with Judge W. G. Shipp of Florence presiding. The session will continue for three weeks due to an unusually heavy docket. Jurors drawn for the third week are listed.
The Wofiord College Glee Club plans a Graniteville concert this week with a full program of songs, comedy, and college choral pieces. Prof. Brien directs, featuring Sparta Spartanburg Music Festival connections and a roster of students and local supporters.
A fight at Tack Bink’s home six miles north of Graniteville Saturday afternoon ended with a man shot and wounded. Sheriff Robinson arrested Tim Green, who says Fields acted in self defense. The wounded man was taken to Augusta hospital as the incident sparked a countywide inquiry.
The annual Near East Drive on in Aiken aims to raise funds for relief efforts. Key figures and sponsors from the city and church groups canvass the area, with a dinner hosted at the Aiken Trinity. Lex Ritz and Frank P. Henderson led organizational efforts and city officials presided over the event.
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