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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1930

Page

2

Aiken Chamber urged to seek fair water rates reform

The article accuses the Aiken Chamber of Commerce of ignoring excessively high water rates charged by the city water plant, a municipal utility. It calls for immediate action to curb overcharges and achieve at least modest equity, urging residents and winter visitors to demand fair pricing.

Jovally Nenet Woking 8 Pelvis Corporation Seat Carolina Power Company Ita Aiken Meelf

Mothers Day Service At Baptist Church Plans

A Sunday program at the Baptist church includes a morning service led by Rev W. Minijothua and a popular 4:00 p m evening service for Mothers Day. The B Y P U meets at the church and a cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.

The Baptist Church Minijothua B. Y. BP Uis

Cottage Leased by Washington Post Publisher Pair

Mr and Mrs Edward S McLean of Washington publisher of The Washington Post have again leased for the next winter the Gos Mr and Mrs J B Salley on Hayne Avenue. The deal was made direct.

Edward 5. McLean Washington Washington Post J. B. ‘Salley Hayne Avenue

Drowning of 14 year old at Grapiteville Pond

Simmia Bates, a 14 year old colored boy and grandson of Sandy Bates the Outing Club caretaker, drowned last Friday afternoon while swimming at Grapiteville Pond. The body was recovered after an unsuccessful search.

Simmia Bates Sandy Bates Grapiteville Pond

Alken Boy Honored by Furman Elected Editor

John Howard McLean of Aiken and Furman University Greenville has been elected as the new editor of The Hornet Furman weekly for next year in recognition of his achievements. He is the son of Rev and Mrs P J McLean.

John. Howard McLean P. J. McLean Aiken Furman University Greenville Hornet Furman McLean

Whitlock Buys House on Hayne Avenue

Dr. W A Whitlock buys the house and tolls Dr Clifford Johnson on Hayne Avenue as the Johnson family moves to La Grange Georgia to make their future home.

W. A. Whitlock Clifford Johnson Hayne Avenue Johnson la Grange

Parker-Raddy Engagement From Langley and Johnstonville

Mr and Mrs J K Parker of Langley announce the engagement of their daughter Emma to Dr Albert Raddy of Johnstonville. The wedding is planned for June in the couple’s hometown.

Parker-Raddy J. KR. Parker Langley Emma Albert AL. Raddy Johnstonville

City Transportation Wales Chingter's Charter Application

Notice that incorporators will apply to the South Carolina Secretary of State for a charter of City Transportation Wales Chingter. Business aims include manufacturing and operating various motor and air transportation modes, ticket agencies, and related services. capital stated at 5000. Signed by David S. Polier as attorney for the incorporators.

State of South Carolina City’ Transportation Wales Chingter Wecenary Trevel Lecni Breck Wade Pate David Polier Mais Imam

Prohibition Law Violations Lead to Multiple Guilty Pleas

A list of defendants, including John Craig Frank Green Wallace Gilchrist and Leas Abney, pled guilty to violation of the prohibition law. Sentences ranged from four months to twelve months, with several fines and suspended terms for good behavior. Others faced housebreaking and larceny charges, receiving varied terms in state institutions.

Fy Aiken John Craig Waa Frank Green Hin Sbeence Willie Lamb White Wallace Gilchrist Leas Abney Leon Ward John Tindal Colie Garwin J. W. Willard State Reformatory Ernest Yon Wildle Huff Bert Hutt Witte Broadus Beard Kulity Manahter R Sams Lewis Garnett Dudley Cuahman Ore Watson Glaus Cowman Bettis Howard Watton Lowman Howard Gc. B. Hardin J. D. Busbee Forrest Lowe Lonnie Johnson Vernon Morris Arthur Carpenter Morris

Sunday church reviews and school session truncated

The regular Christian Science reviews are scheduled Sunday in the Dut ble Nemeriel Nevery at 11 o clock. Sunday Scheel will begin at 0 48.

Nemeriel Nevery

Unclear Fragment From Bath Notice

Fragment from a Bath area item mentions names such as Brooks and Mrs Iva Watts with garbled phrasing. The readable portion implies a local matter or notice but lacks coherent details, making precise summary difficult.

Bath Hr Brooks’ Grees Windsor Iva Watts Tre Some W. HE

Milledge B. Franklin Dies at 76 in Graniteville

Milledge B. Franklin died aged 76 at his son E. P. Franklin’s home in Graniteville. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. James Lutheran Church with Rev. E. W. Leslie officiating, burial in Graniteville cemetery. He is survived by two sons E. P. and R. P. Franklin, three daughters, a brother James Franklin, a sister Mrs. Jane Vance, twenty seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Milledge B. Franklin Bundsy E. P. Franklin Graniteville St. James Lutheran Church E. W. Leslie Franklin E. P R. P. Franklin

Lewis Frances Adams obituary from Johnstown area

Lewin Francis Adams aged 55 died at his Johnstown home on Friday morning Funeral services were held at Pine Grove Church near Bath Sumlay afternoon with Rev W Rivenbarker officiating Interment followed in the church cemetery He is survived by his wife Mirai a daughter Mrs W L Attaway five brothers Idle Willie Bennie Pickens and James Adams four sisters Mrs Maggie Lamb Mrs Susie Mire Liz and three grandchildren

Lewin Francis Adams Johnstown Pine Grove Church Bath Sumlay Pev. W. Rivenbarker Mirai Lewis F. Adams W. L. ‘Attaway Idle Willie Bennie Pickens James Adams Maggie Lamb Susie Re Mire Liz Gran

Lucius A Randall 72 Died After Brief Illness At Son’s Home

Lucius A Randall aged 72 died at his son Arthur Randall’s home in Vaucluse last week after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday.

Lucius A. Randall Arthur Randall Vaucluse

Polier Seeks U S Senate Seat in South Carolina Ad

David S Polier announces shift from Attorney General bid to run for the U S Senate. He pledges to oppose Bleasism, restore decorum to politics, and scrutinize the current senator’s actions. Signed in Alben, May 5, 1758.

South Carolina Me Nhewsen David Polier United States Alben

Callow Tire Co. No. 2 to Operate Texaco Station

House approves a World War Veterans act and the Texaco Filling Station on Park Avenue will be taken over by Callom Tire Company No. 2. Claude Johnson will manage the station, keeping a line of business beyond selling tires. Mrs David Inglis entertained four First Presbyterian Sunday School classes last Friday with Mrs C A Seal among the attendees.

Texaco Harry and Lafayette Woodward Wed Claude Johnson Mensger of

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