Commencement Exercises Conclude at Opera House Class of 1927 Graduates
Diplomas awarded to twenty graduates at the opera house after the baccalaureate sermon by Dr A T Jamison superintendent of Connie Maxweth Orphanage at Teenwood A large class day program at the institute auditorium featured songs poems and recitations led by Miss Pauline Elizabeth Lowe and honors were presented by PF Henderson and Superintendent McGarity The class includes William Harvey Black Hasseltine Chaffee Coward Lillian Smith Eubanks Florence Alden Hill Samuel Benjamin Johnson Martha Lavinia Livingston Pauline Elizabeth Lowe Mildred Ashley McCreary Mary Rembert McCullough Ellie Esther Snipes Joseph Ray Stokes Eleanor Stuart Ludlow Harry Surasky Mary Lee Taylor Samuel Perrin Toole Reuben Kirkland Walker Leonard Eugene Weatherford Avery Alexander Webb Frampton Bostwick Wyman Virginia Wyman A high school certificate was given to Marie Epsoro The Junior Senior reception at Titanian Hall was noted as a highlight of commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Jamison
Connie Maxweth
Teenwood
Opera House
Phillip J. McLean
America
Pauline Elizabeth Lowe
PF. Henderson
McGarity
Reuben Kirkland Walker
William Harvey Black
Hasseltine Chaffee Coward
Lillian Smith Eubanks
Florence Alden Hill
Samuel Benjamin Johnson
Martha Lavinia Livingston
Mildred Ashley McCreary
Mary Rembert McCullough
Ellie Esther Snipes
Joseph Ray Stokes
Eleanor Stuart Ludlow
Harry Surasky
Mary Lee Taylor
Samuel Perrin Toole
Leonard Eugene Weatherford
Avery Alexander Webb
Frampton Bostwick Wyman
Virginia Wyman
Titanian Hall
Aiken merchants report ongoing business strength and growth
Local bankers and store owners in Aiken describe a buoyant trade despite a slow season ahead. They note rising deposits, less borrowing, and expanding operations as several firms report their best volumes since the World War era and anticipate further growth next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Turner
Bank of Western Carolina
J.P. McNair
Farmers & Merchants Bank
McNair
Chas. J. Hill
Powell Hardware Co
Leon Holley
Holley Hardware Co
Herman Hahn
Hahn & Co
Mr. Hahn
Ernest McCreary
R. W. McCreary Co
W. J. Platt & Co
Platt & Sanders
Savoy
H. A. Clark & Co
Alex Carswell
R. G. Tarrant
Henry Schroder
Aiken
J. Gaston Alben
Frank P. Henderson
J. Fabian Busch
Henderson
Gone Hog Wild On Education Says Sen Richardson
State Senator James M. Richardson of Greenville urges voters to accept responsibility for South Carolina finances after a long adjourned session. He predicts rising deficits, advocates a direct tax policy based on wealth and income, and argues taxpayers must demand reform from a legislature guided by public mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Richardson
General Assembly
Columbia
State House
South Carolina
Shire
Gaston Bank Receivers Declares First Dividend
A dividend of 12 1-2 percent will be paid June 15 to Gaston Bank & Trust Co. depositors as a first payment. Total deposits were 247000. expected payout 27500. Checks available at Laird's, Inc. office after June 15, via George A. Durban. will not be mailed. Further dividend may follow after assessments against stockholders are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Johnson
John R. Jordan
Gaston Bank & Trust Co
Gaston Bank
George A. Durban
Laird’s, Inc
Messrs. Johnson and
Jordan
The Flying Fool Quietly Wins Over Detractors
Charles A. Lindbergh embodies steadfast courage as critics doubt his feat yet he remains focused. The poem by James Epwin Kerr lauds the pilot for conquering fear, inspiring others to seek bold achievements and to persist with will.
Lindbergh Makes Historic Transatlantic Flight
The 25 year old American aviator Charles Lindbergh completes a solo 33 hour flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St Louis. He lands to 25,000 cheering Parisians and is hailed as a global hero redefining aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Verne
Charlie Lindbergh
Middle West
New York
Paris
Linbergh
Lindbergh
Associated Press
France
America
Doy
Atlantic
Ireland
England
English Channel
LeBourget Field
St. Louis
California
Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights Aiken Talks and Hospital Plans
Superintendent Cecil Seigler addressed the Aiken Kiwanis at Hotel Aiken touching on progress in education in Aiken County. George Liebner announced the hospital would begin operations by June first, with Leitner noting the facility needs only a small sum to reach full operation. The institute trustees endorsed a new physical culture department for the next school year. An infant death report covered Mildred Johnson aged 30 months, with funeral services at Montmorenci Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Seigler
Aitken Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Aiken
Seigler
Aiken County
George Liebner
Aiken Hospital
Leitner
Uyles
Rkiwants Club of
Aiken Institute
KK. A. Gregory
Kiwanis
J. D. Prothro
George Leitner
Mildred Johnson
John C. Johnson
Montmorenci Baptist Church
P. J. McLean
Pythian Plan For Broader Charity Work
Local Knights of Pythias members returned from the Grand Lodge session with plans to expand charitable activities. A 2 percent per capita tax was approved to fund Pythian scholarships and broader aid, including crippled children treatment. Ernest L. Allen elected alternate Supreme Representative. J L McCarter reappointed Committee member. W M Eubanks named Grand Tribune member. H B Whitehead named District Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
Pythians
Grand Lodge
Herbert E. Gyles
P. F. Henderson
Ernest L. Allen
The
Order
FE. KB. Woodward
J. L. McCarter
Ways and Means
W.W. M. Eubanks
J. E. Thorpe
B. F. Etheredge
FAK
Staubes
Hartsville
Cyclone-Strength Wind Hits Aiken Damaging Savoy Window
A strong wind and gusty weather passed over Aiken Wednesday afternoon causing damage including a plated window at the Savoy, uprooting several large trees and other destruction along the path. Mrs. J. S. Lybrand remains ill at her home near Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy
Aiken Poet Kerr Receives Gold Binding Praise
James Edwin Kerr, Aiken poet, receives a letter from Isaac Peeples of Augusta praising his poem Charles Lindenbergh in The Augusta Chronicle. The Augusta attorney envisions a future poetry volume and declares a gold binding would suit Kerr’s exquisite verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
James Edwin Kerr
Isaac 5. Peeples
Augusta
Mr. Kerr
Charles Lindenbergh
Augusta Chronicle
Kerr
Also Mentioned on This Page
James M. Richardson
Greenville
Gaston
Johnson and Jordan
Charles A. Lindbergh
James Epwin Kerr
Pythian Plan
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Hartaville
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