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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1930
Page
5
Fragmented OCR recounts Democratic party activity with county conventions meeting May 6 to elect delegates to a May 21 state convention in Columbia. Notes Rule 32 pledging primary voters to support party nominees and past clashes over such pledges. Mentions governors, candidates, and legalities, with references to local figures and ongoing political maneuvering.
At a Columbia Highway Commission session bids for constructing 375 miles of concrete highways totaling about 7 million dollars were invited. The plan aims to pave Highway No 1 from the mountains to the seashore and provide paved routes from Aiken to Greenwood and beyond, including links to Vanada and Florida, with completion anticipated by fall. The project marks the largest highway undertaking in the nation’s recent history.
Police in At Hen file bigamy charges against Russell Abele formerly of Aiken. The investigation notes Abe le’s status and possible prior marriages. Authorities pursue the case amid unclear custody and property questions related to the alleged bigamy.
Sweeney group reorganizes to operate Thigheand Park Hotel. New officers include PTT president with 1B Salien as vice president and aunt WLW secretary treasurer. Executive committee: C. EM Woo Turner Albert S Willeax. Directors listed. Dividend of five per cent on par value declared. Spore manages assets and continued operations amid upheaval.
The state highway department plans paving work affecting the Aiken County area and surrounding tracks. Officials note that preparations include surveys, contractor bids, and potential timelines for the White Pond section. Public updates expected as plans progress.
Fragmented text references a solution to SERRAVECT PPI and notes about a donation appeal for Miss Were with contact by telephone or office visit at Bank of Western Carolina Building. It mentions a resignation of Res. HibbyYreet after church sessions and membership notes.
Police, mayor, and probate judge intervene in a Friendship dispute while speculation grows that Williams will run for Congress. Reports describe a tense meeting, with references to ongoing political maneuvering and upcoming sessions in the campaign cycle.
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce elected McLean to a director post after a nominating committee recommendation. Michelan delivered an acceptance speech stressing business as the town’s core function and the need to protect beauty and health while expanding Chamber activity and winter resident services.
fragmented text indicates Kiwanis organizational changes naming Sudlow as president with subsequent mentions of officers and roles. unclear details but asserts leadership reorganization and key names despite garbled OCR.
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