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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1926

Page

5

Tonsil and Adenoid Clinic Opens for Aiken Children

Aiken Hospital hosts a two day Tonsil and Adenoid clinic for county children unable to travel to a hospital. Dr. T E Oertel of Augusta will perform operations with trained nurses and a long list of assisting ladies overseeing wards.

Aiken County Aiken Hospital T. E. Oertel Augusta Oertel Herman Hahn Albert Wilcox E. A. Green E. S. Henderson Frank P. Henderson Lease Wyman Vincent Wyman H. T. Hall R. G. Tarrant W. W. Edgerton Nettie Bergman W. B. Turner Laura Bock Leon Holley Jas A. Hall Henry Tryon

Correction of Firestone Tire Prices in Aiken Ad

Correction notice lists updated prices for Firestone tires including 20x2.12 Regular and multiple 30x3 to 32x4 sizes plus over size balloons. Tires are sold and handled in Aiken by the Aiken Tire Shop.

Firestone Tire Firestone S. S S.S Aiken

Banana Case Co At Ellenton New Industry

The Leigh Banana Case company erects a new plant near Ellenton in Aiken County. A cleared site hosts steel framed buildings with galvanized iron sides, a brick brick kiln, and four large boilers signaling a major new industrial facility.

Banana Case CO Ellenton NEW Industry Aiken County Leigh Banana Case Company

Audley Ward Nominated for Kiwanis District Deputy

The Aiken Kiwanis Club held its regular bi weekly meeting last Thursday with strong attendance. Audley Ward was nominated for district deputy. Secretary C Lee Gowan reported on the Citadel show and the club sponsored dance. H G Plaisted spoke on radio in simple terms.

Aiken Kiwanis Club Audley Ward Citadel C. Lee Gowan H. G. Paisted Plaisted

Revival and Mother's Day Services Across Valley Churches

Sunday services spread across Granit eville Warrenville and Vanacluse with Rev T C Odell and Rev A Ferguson delivering sermons on Mother’s Day themes and revival at Granit eville. E S Jones, Columbia District presiding elder, preaches at Vanacluse church Sunday afternoon followed by the third quarterly conference.

St. John Methodist Church Graniteville T. C. Odell Warrenville Methodist Church A. B. Ferguson E. S. Jones Columbia District Vanacluse Methodist Church

Mother's Day Services At First Baptist Church

Mother's Day services hosted by the First Baptist Church include a morning program by the High School Glee Club and a sermon by Dr. McLean on Our Mothers. Sunday school starts at 9:45. Evening service at 8 features another sermon on Mothers with song. A cordial welcome to all.

First Baptist Church High School Dr. McLean

Miss Gladys Smith Dies After Long Illness

Miss Gladys Smith formerly of Aiken died Tuesday morning at Ridgewood Camp Columbia after a long illness. She was in her twenty seventh year. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Chestnut Baptist Church near Chapnel conducted by Dr. P J McLean of Aiken.

Gladys Smith Aiken Ridgewood Camp Columbia Miss Smith Chestnut Baptist Church Chapnel P. J. McLean

Albert Wilcox Heads Chamber of Commerce

The Aiken Chamber of Commerce annual meeting elected Albert Wilcox, owner of the Wilcox Hotel, as president for the coming year. New directors appointed include Mrs Frank P Henderson Osivia Hutson Herbert Etryles and Mrs Walter.

Aiken Chamber of Commerce A. K. Lorenz Ernest L. Allen Albert Wilcox Wilcox Hotel Wilcox Frank P. Henderson Osivia Hutson Herbert Etryles Walter

Chautauqua Delights Aiken Audience This Week

Aiken crowds enjoy the Redpath Chautauqua program as five days of events unfold sponsored by the Civic League. The week features Applesauce, Private Peat, and a finale with Solis Marimba Band, promising strong attendance and financial support for the sponsor.

Aiken Redpath Civic League Private Peat Eiher Solis

Mrs Croft to Be Heard on Radio Tomorrow Night

Jacksonville resident Mrs. T. G. Groft, a noted vocalist, will give a recital broadcast by radio on Saturday night May 8. Aiken radio fans can tune WJ between 8 and 9 for a musical treat.

Mrs. Croft T. G. Groft Jacksonville Fla Aiken

Mrs Susie Kilpatrick Dies After Illness At Langley

Susie Keller Kilpatrick aged 62 died at her Langley home after a protracted illness. Funeral services were held in Augusta Tuesday at 3 30 p.m. Rev Thomas Walker Langley Baptist Church pastor officiated. She leaves two sons George E Padgett Langley and Oliver Darby Padgett Lindale Ga.

Susie Keller Kilpatrick Langley Augusta Thomas Walker Langley Baptist Church

Death in Bath: Annie Mitchell Widow of Oscar Mitchell

Mrs Annie Mitchell widow of the late Oscar Mitchell died at her Bath home Monday afternoon in her 28th year. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs John Wooten and one daughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Bath Baptist Church.

Annie Mitchell Oscar Mitchell Bath John Wooten Bath Baptist Church Jacksonville Fla Aiken McKinley Franklin McKinley Franklin, Jr Forde Jenkins Faris Wiley Abercrombie Daytona Thos. Morgan Winthrop Bruce Coleman Columbia I. W. Fowler Walter Duncan D. W. Melton University of South Carolina LD. W. Watkins South Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Histor Beech Island Agricultural Club John C. Balcomb Hittle Steubenville Ohio St. Angela's Academy Coker Springs Everett E. Hite Clearwater P. W. Townsend Carlos Cleo Rothrock Margaret Wright Hospital Augusta Harry Ludlow Pinehurst N. C Florence Croft J. B. White & Co Aiken Institute Rosanne Belliany Memphis Tenn L. S. Fulghum Warrenville Paul Fulghum B. B. Cullum Federal Court Florence H. C. Hahn Alma Bertha Charlotte Hahn Roy L. Rountree Detroit Mich Thos. S. Glover New York Hayne F. Rice Greenville F. H. Porter Beverely Farms Mass Louise Caroline Blomberg G. L. Toole Sumter Louis Des. Hutson Chattanooga John C. Hutson F. K. Moreley Washington C. D. Kenney Wilfred MacEwan North MacEwan Margaret Carswell Chesterfield W. D. Ellis Atlanta Hastings Wyman, Sr

Junior Club Fishing Party At Sawyer Ponds

The Monetta Junior Agricultural Club of about twenty youngsters fished at Sawyer's pond near Monetta Tuesday under leader W G Sawyer. Searle Thomas was named champion fisherman. a fish fry followed with Mrs. W G Sawyer presiding. C Lee Gowan of Aiken attended. A Graniteville Methodist Church Sunday school building is under construction after remodel. 100 new members joined the rolls last year under Rev A B Ferguson Jr.

Sawyer’s Pond Monetta W. G. Sawyer Searle Thomas C. Lee Gowan Aiken Graniteville Methodist Church A. B. Ferguson, Jr

Harold Quattlebaum to Graduate in Pharmacy

Harold Quattlebaum of Aiken will graduate from the Atlanta College of Pharmacy at commencement exercises next Wednesday May 12. He plans to locate in Aiken after graduation.

Harold Quattlebaum Aiken M. J. Quattlebaum Atlanta College of Pharmacy Quattlebaum

Mother's Day Services at St John’s Methodist Church

Mother's Day will be observed at St John’s Methodist Church with a 11 15 a m service on Sunday and a 8 p m Fathers Service in the evening. Appropriate music will be rendered and the public is invited to attend and expect a warm welcome.

St. John’s St. John’s Methodist Church

Sarratt-Hair wedding in Columbia on April 24

Miss Kate Sarratt of Gaffney and HM B Hare of Saluda, longtime Aiken Institute faculty member, were married in Columbia on Saturday April 24.

Kate Sarratt Gaffney Aiken Institute HM. B. Hare Saluda Columbia

Aiken Receives Insurance Fund Share from Fire Dept Collections

The City of Aiken reports a check for 552.97 as its share of state insurance commissioner collections from insurance companies tied to fire departments.

Aiken State

Kitchings Mill Salley Varsity Beats Allen Dale Hiat Salley

The Kitching Mill Salley high school baseball team defeated Allen Dale Hiat Salley Tuesday by a score of 6 to 2.

Kitchings Mill Kitching Mill Salley Allendale Hiat Salley

Local Visitor Notes and Family News

Miss Maryann Steadman visiting Atlanta returns home tomorrow. Frederick A. Snow departed for New York after months in Aiken. Mrs Snow will remain here through the 15th. Max Schulhoffer of Waynesville visits his sister Mrs Fritz Schulhoffer.

Maryann Steadman Atlanta Frederick A. Snow New York Aiken Snow Max Schulhoffer Waynesville Fritz Schulhoffer

Lost Blue Handbag Reported Missing With Contents

A lost blue leather handbag containing an email change item a gold fountain pen a bank book and gloves. A reward is offered and will be returned to Hahs Pharmacy.

Hah

Notable Aiken Friends and Visitors Share Local Life

Personal Jacksonville visitors attended events in Aiken including the baptism of McKinley Franklin Jr. and meetings with local families. The column lists residents and guests from Daytona to Baltimore, noting travels, hospital visits, and social gatherings across Beech Island, Edgefield, and Columbia.

Squares of taffeta for scarfs headline

The square taffeta kerchief is the latest neck accessory with big soft squares in taffeta and surah twill. They feature striped borders in bright colors and pastel centers. Gray blue green and gold tones appear in richer shades. The Deauville scarf returns, notably paired with a black taffeta gown for a vivid evening highlight.

Paris

German Claims Scheme and U S Bond Proposal

Representative Mills of New York introduces a bill for a 250 million dollar treasury bond to pay American claims against Germany and release German property held as security. Treasury State and Justice officials near submission to Coolidge before Congress. In Paris, crowds gather at Avenue de Wagram for a costume ball with Cardinal Dubois and Monsign.

Mills New York Treasury Germany State Justice Departments Coolidge Congress le Figaro Paris Avenue de Wagram Salle Wagram Cardinal Dubois Monsig Roland Gosselin

American farmers lead world in efficiency and machinery

The United States ranks top in agricultural machinery development and farm labor productivity rose 22.5 percent from 1910 to 1920 while crop output grew 11 percent according to a National Industrial Conference Board survey. The findings praise progress without offering relief to farmers.

United States National Industrial Conference Board

The Playwright Receives Harsh Judgment

A hopeful writer pleads for fair treatment of his manuscript after a manager dismisses it with a sharp retort. The manager asserts the work earned him a severe punishment, claiming a truly just judge would have given ten years.

Bargains In Used Cars Worthy Car Values Prompt Interest

Used car showrooms advertise bargains with prices shown as 50.00 200.00 300.00 and urge responsible buyers to visit.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chesterfield Street John C C. B. Hutson J. Bo Given S. C Plunketts Pond Carolina S. Thomas Lee St Wessels, Florist Aiken Standard Office E. L. Allen Gambol Surance G. Rban Prestens Mor Bondsreal Estate Ainen C. Tiiernave Audley Kiwanians Valley Church Services Mother's Day Services Chamber OF Commerce S. K. Kilpatrick Sarratt J. M. Smoot Baltimore Dora Staubes Ernest F. Brown American Farmer Chevrolet Co Italy Octagon Laundry Babbite Heinz India Maryland Suatlantics Pacific Coastal Plains Orangeburg Young Men’s Business League A Chamber of Commerce L. S. Wolfe
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