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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

2

Mathematic Professors Touted Among Regional Universities

A group representing Duke University Alabama Winthrop University Burman Delta Scott Emory Presbyterian Carolina Clemson Anderson Chicora and Columbia gathers with Prof. Coleman noted as a longtime faculty member and son of Mrs. W M Kee of Aiken. He is described as a brother of W W Coleman and has spent many years at the university.

Duke University of Alabama University’ of Winthrop Burman Delta Scott Ware Emory Presbyterian Carolina Clemson Anderson Chicora Columbia Coleman W M. Kee Aiken W. W. Coleman University

Aiken Girl Honored at Winthrop College

Miss Louise Carswell of Aiken has been elected treasurer of the student board at Winthrop College. The institution enrolls around 1800 students and she has long been a leader among the student body.

Winthrop College Louise Carswell Alex Carswell

Johnston Woman Susie LaGrone Noted On Tuesday Business

Susie LaGrone of Johnston was observed in town on Tuesday while on business, adding a brief local sighting to the day’s records.

Susie LaGrone Johnston Buddy Randall White Pond C. L. Weeks Webb Reynolds, White Warrenville Millidge Derrick

Fire destroys Alfred Brodie home on main highway

Alfred Brodie dwelling eight miles from Arkenay on the main road burned with all furniture and provisions. Loss estimated at 900 dollars, no insurance. The blast left the house a total loss on the eight mile stretch from Arkenay.

Alfred Brodie Wilson Burris Arken

Windsor Baptist church hosts B Y P U convention

The Baptist Sunday school reported a record attendance with 56 ladies present. The quarterly B Y P U convention opens at Windsor Baptist Church with sessions at 3 30 in the afternoon and 7 16 in the evening.

of the Baptist Sunday School Windsor Baptist Church

Schoolgirls Celebrate County Championship Victory in Style

The event honored the girls who won the Aiken County championship with a 8:30 pm party at Mrs. Lucile Brown's home. Guests enjoyed progressive conversation, a three course banquet in the new high school building across the street, gold and black decor, and music by Ioneene Brodie and Eloise Clamp. The evening featured daisy and smilax table arrangements and a winners cup centerpiece.

Aiken County Lucile Brown 5. BE. Johnson Jessie Welch Nellapaangusic Ioneene Brodie Eloise Clamp

Nationwide Insane Asylum Census Totals 1926

A July 1926 census reports 205 422 patients in 147 institutions across 34 states. Of these, 189 753 were in hospitals and 15 669 were on parole.

Nevada gold boom sparks romance and rumors in Weepah camp

Frank Horton Jr and backer Frank Horton Sr drive a Nevada mining craze at Weepah amid four hundred tents and cabins. Chevrolet transport dominates the camp as locals speculate on the value of the claims and the elder Horton’s wealth.

Vireaa Noval California Weepah Nevada Bret Harte Mark Twain Frank Horton, Jr New Lodge Frank Horton Horton Sr Chevrolet

Mrs Pitkin couple return from Idylwood to Hartford

Mr and Mrs W fT Pitkin who have used their winter home Idylwood during the season returned Tuesday to their Hartford Connecticut residence.

Legislature Debate Over Salary Increases Stirs Voters

The article notes a heated debate in the legislature as major issues were largely ignored. It criticizes lawmakers seeking re election in 1928 for voting themselves a $200 pay raise, sparking voter scrutiny and calls for explanations of the extra salary.

Grumbling Assembly Faces Backlash Over Voted Pay Increases

Voters in multiple counties confront lawmakers after reports that Assembly members approved pay raises exceeding prior agreements. The debate centers on revenue and budgeting as residents question if officials earned extra compensation amid unfinished work and strained public finances.

Ellenton News Recounts Visits and Local Games

In Ellenton and surrounding areas families and friends are listed visiting one another including Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Glover and daughter in Meyers Mill and Dr. and Mrs. Louis Wright in town. Dunbar defeated Ellenton 4 0 in a Tuesday game. corrections issued for last week's results. Easter Egg hunt at the Christian church brings many youngsters to the Sunday school event.

Standard Edgar Glover Meyers Mill J. C. Bates Louis Wright John Hood Helen Brabham Hattieville Harold Buckingham Betty McLeod Bath M. M. McLeod Aurelia Rogers Augusta Ellenton Windsor Dunbarton Thomas Davies Beech Island Willis Arthur Foreman Elmore Ashley Louise Cassel B. M. Foreman Orangeburg Elizabeth Bryant Christian Wolff Foreman Wolff Jackson C. J. Ashley Council Bush Fred Brinkley Albert Mimms Beldock Leila Buford Augus

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