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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
1
The Aiken city council voted to appropriate 3000 dollars for the Dibble Memorial Library with 1000 dollars yearly for three years. The library fund aimed to reach 20000 dollars including a 10000 dollar building fund and a 10000 dollar endowment, with Henry M. Dibble’s heirs contributing to start the drive.
Sheriff Henry Hampton Howard of Graniteville died at fifty five. He served as Aiken County Sheriff beginning in 1942 after eight years as Aiken Chief of Police and eight years as Graniteville constable. He leaves widow Hattie Stroble Howard seven children and several siblings. He was affiliated with fringe orders and portrayed as brave, gentle and charitable.
The Big Ceremonial stage at the Queen City Forest hosted a ceremonial Tuesday in Aiken with the Richmond Academy Band of Augusta providing music. Thirty two candidates for membership enjoyed a buffet at the Masonic Hall as P W Townsend and other officers were praised. Townsend will attend the Atlantic City Supreme Forest meeting in May and John S Henderson will be district delegate. The Tall Cedars and families will picnic in July at Gregg Park Craniteville hosted by Geo H Lieber.
Aiken community mourns Sheriff Henry H. Howard killed during a gun battle while pursuing bootleggers at a Lowman residence near Monetta. Deputy Robinson, Deputy Sheppard, and Special Deputy McIlhany fought to aid him. Clarence Lowman and others were captured or charged as accessories. governor praised Howard as fearless in enforcing law and integrity.
Acting Sheriff Tarver received a letter from WR Cook of Salem recalling Bud Howard, a longtime local baseball figure and friend. The missive honors their shared past, notes Bud’s character, and mentions former teammates W. W. Jackson and Charlie Hatcher who died years ago.
A rose show last Wednesday at Mrs Shetherd Phelps showcased evocation and culture of roses. Judge Mrs Geo Smith of New York distributed awards for Best White Rose and Red Pink and Yellow classes, center piece prizes, and two second prizes while five display arches drew visitors to the Phelps garden trellis exhibit.
Reverend McLean Sr. will preach on Go Thou and Do Likewise at the Baptist church. Special music by I. T. Shuler, superintendent of Sunday school. Evening service at 8 o clock features Rev Phillip Je Melean Jr who departs soon for China. Prayer and praise sessions held midweek with a welcoming tone.
Veterans group, Mint I Barnard Bee Camp United Moderate Veterans, will meet Saturday May 2 at the courthouse to elect delegates to attend the reunion in Abeville on May 6 and 7.
The Rev Henry Grady Hardin a South Carolinian and prominent Southern Methodist minister will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the Atken Institute on Sunday morning May 25 at Mosroc Central Methodist church. Prof W Joy McGarity, superintendent of the institute, will commence the services. Commencement notes McGarity’s tenth year overseeing a growing Aiken Institute and enhanced public school status. Monday May 25 at 5 30 pm marks the opening of the Marie Samuelle Cromer Home Economics Department with a tablet honoring Cromer 1910 1925.
The second quarterly County Council of Farm Women meeting at Kitchings Mill school house April 25 was presided by Mrs E W McFmurray. Talks covered child welfare breeding selection and family farming, with 65 women attending and a picnic dinner provided by the Kitchings Mill Home Demonstration Club.
The notice lists ice prices at 30 cents per hundred, 15 cents for 50 pounds, 8 cents for 25 pounds, and 12 pounds for cents. It invites readers being overcharged to call The Aiken Ice Co with the phone line 2J Adv.
Nellie Robinson was appointed sheriff of Aiken County yesterday by Ge Vebend following recommendations from state-wide gentlemen. He is praised for devotion to duty and strong regard for the law, though some doubt its understanding by the public.
The South Carolina Bureau of Vital Statistics urges club women to promote birth registration after a Federal audit flagged neglect. Director C W Miller warns a second inspection in September could drop the bureau from national registration. Registrars report births for twenty five cents each, doctors and midwives urged to spread the need for full compliance.
Rev Bouknight pastor of John Methodist Church has been chosen by the Edward Croft Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy to give the memorial day address on May 0. A large audience is expected as committees organize grave decorations and church services.
An afternoon event in Gloverville features a Bible and Flag presentation by the J.O. US ALM. The program includes prayers, educational addresses, and a flag ceremony led by local figures, with Rev. Hancock and Col. Edgar Brown among presenters.
A man named Verenes was knocked to the ground by a negro assailant near Pack avenue and York street around 9:50 PM on Wednesday. The robber, brandishing a heavy stick, tore at Verenes’ clothing as he attempted to take his money in the heart of the business district under street lights.
Mire C. K. Henderson has returned from Greenwood where she spent the winter, resuming her usual activities and routines.
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