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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

7

Aiken Social Roundup Weathers Weekend Visits

The notice lists numerous residents and visitors in Aiken over the weekend including Judge and Mrs Geo R Webb, Mrs C A Humphrey of Atlanta, and families from Claxton Hendersonville Nashville Columbia Greer and Bamberg. It notes travels to Charleston Spartanburg Columbia and Concord, and events like bridge at the Outing Club, college commencements, and hospital or operation updates for several locals.

A. Humphrey Atlanta H. P ‘Co BE. Oliver Claxton, Ga A. F. Duff Ben Foster Hendersonville N. C Thomas Dixon May Winthrop Rutherford William G. Beale Fred H. Post Aiken North Monthly Rex Hunter New York C. B. Woolsey Ada Candinas Little Son Washington,d.c Candinas Florence Laird Hastings Wyman, Jr Samuel Nicholson Martha Greer Nicholson Lulu Johnson Laura Bock W. W. Williams Alfred Rhett Roman G. Croft Williams Columbia John McClamrock A. L. Warneke George E. Prince Converse College Spartanburg Mina Jane Hume Edgefield Jane Fraiser Hayne Riege Will Keea G. BE. Owens Friends Magistrate White Pond Alma Hahn Minami Tampa Fla Martha Murray Lancaster C. A. Sanders Mian Patty Vincent Hastings Wyman Edward Hafers Ben F. Wyman Somes’ Wyman Bamberg Thelma Jean Carlishe Rock Hill Louise Carswell Allan Pinkerton Lewis M. Gibb Long Island Henry Bushee Chick Springs Misa Adelaide Croft Manning Neoemangulum Astidert University of South Carel BR. Cathar Gregory

Machiavellian Hand Moves in South Carolina Politics

A lengthy analysis asserts a hidden force in South Carolina seeks to split the Democratic Party, seize patronage, and place a balance of power with Republican alignment. It accuses factions of using religious and prohibition issues to manipulate the nominating process, aiming to disrupt Governor Smith's prospects and reshape state politics. The piece ties past maneuvers to contemporary attempts to mold party rules and elections for personal gain.

Columbia South Carolina United States Ku Klux’ ‘Klan Smith Democratic Party Sigure Smith Blease Beard W. T. Beard Aubeville Troy Filerae

South Carolina electoral machination warned by columnist

A columnist warns that a hidden South Carolina movement seeks to topple Tolbert and seize state and federal offices under the guise of Americanism and prohibition. The piece denounces white supremacist and Protestant groups as manipulators aiming to install a new regime, risking violence and political upheaval.

South Carclinas Ku Klux Klan South Carolina White House Joseph W. Tolbert Tolbert Republican Party Democratic Party Washington Anfe Inter

Health Dept Defers Prize for School Health Corrections

County health officer Dr. Wm. G. Bedie offered a $100 prize to the Aiken County school with the most corrections of physical defects among enrolled children. Schools were active, but a busy dentist could not cover all cases, so the Health Department deferred awarding the prize until January 1 of the next calendar year.

Wm. G. Bedie Aiken County Atkin County Natal

Schools of the County Earn Health Prize Merit

The Health Department praises schools in Aiken County for their enthusiasm in a contest that has corrected hundreds of defects among schoolchildren. Schools are asked to keep records of corrections to ensure proper credit and merit-based awarding of the department prize.

Aiken County Health’ Department Health Department

Robert Preston-Smith dies at 65 in Bath home

Robert P. Smith 65 died at his daughter Mrs. Bertha Barrington’s Bath home Tuesday morning. He leaves two daughters Alma Ritch of Langley and Bertha Barrington, two sisters Callie Pipkin and Donnie Welch, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral serviced Wednesday afternoon at Piney Grove Church Bath with Rev. Ben Aldreat and J. B. Chick officiating. Interment Piney Grove Cemetery.

Robert Preston-Smith Bertha Barrington Bath Alma Ritch Langley Barrington Callie Pipkin Donnie Welch Dates Piney Grove Church Ben Aldreat J. B. Chick Piney Grove

Winthrop Daughters Meet in Aiken District Assembly

A meeting of the Winthrop Daughters of the Western District is called for Friday May 15 at Bank of Western Carolina in Aiken. The district includes Aiken Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Saluda Edgefield and Hampton counties. Each chapter sends two representatives its president and one delegate plus visitors. No chapters in Suluda or Aiken counties but Winthrop graduates there are invited. Gathering begins at noon with a dated lunch at 2 p.m.

Winthrop Daughters L&th Aiken Bank of Western Carolina Allendale Bamberg Barnwell Saluda Edgefield Hampton Suluda Winthrop

Health Contest Winners at Aiken County 4 H Club

May 5 event judged by Dr Bodie on each food club sending two representatives. Marguerite Brodie of Salley won class A, with Harriet Holman Mae Brodie Junie Miller Susie Gibson Jane Lott and Violet also placing. District contest at Winthrop College awaits Brodie.

Aiken County Bodie Mariguerite Brodie Salley Harriet Holman Mae Brodie Junie Miller Susie Gibson Jane Lott Violet Sergee Marguerite Brodie Winethrop College

Land sale notice in Aiken County South Carolina

Edward S. Croft Master for Aiken County S C announces a land tract sale by deed from 1896 bounded by various owners including Swygert Merritt Steadman and McTier Creek. Cash terms bid deposit 200 dollars required. deed and stamps at purchaser cost. sale may resell if bid not deemed good faith.

George “A. Swygert W. A.” Merritt J. G. “Steadman George A., Swygert Tod. Cullum L. Dr Cullem J. A. Cullum Aiken County Edward S. Croft S.C Edward &. Croft

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Masters Sale in Aiken County South Carolina

Public sale ordered by the Court of Common Pleas in Aiken County will occur June 8 1928 at the courthouse in Aiken. The property described is a 60 by 120 foot lot in Efferton with brick structures bounded by Tutt Bush Roberson Dunbar and Clarissa Bush. A $100 deposit is required with deed and revenue stamp fees to be paid by the successful bidder.

Court of Common Pleas Aiken S. C Efferiton Aikens 8. C

Master’s Sale in Aiken County South Carolina

John Blocker sues W M Jackson. By virtue of a Plea in Equity dated April 6 1928 Edward Croft master will offer for sale June 4 1928 at the courthouse steps Warrenville near Aiken County South Carolina the land described as a 385 acre tract beginning at a stone corner near William Jackson Heath Langley Mfg Co and Polatty bounded by Dewey Washington Langley lands and streets through to Langley corner deposit $100 required as good faith.

Warrenville County of Aiken State of South Carolina William, Jackson Said Street Washington Street Said Langley Manufacturing Co Beginning

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Geo. R. Webb Joan K. API Health Dept Robert P. Smith Rathwood School Naniapally Myes Elsie Wats Wun First Baptist Church Rbooyl TV White Tiet Herne Dieter Strane Ate Srinans State OF South Carolina County of Aiken M. F. Busty L. G. E. Bush John Bowers The Mary ©. Croft Willie Warrison Anker Pune Deererbees Ta-Weil Edward Croft Aiken County, S John Blocker W. M. Jackson Henry J. Godin Tometrist Broad Street Augusta Augusta Body Repute Auto Hoties Aiken Pressing Club Duce Way Delux Pondier Mier Lread Vind Sy Ok Hone Inseets Otyawal McOraicr & CO
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