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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
3
The ad touts Aspirin by Bayer as a reliable remedy for neuralgia neuritis and bone pains. It claims fast relief with no harm when taken as directed on the Bayer branded tablets.
The Western Union Telegraph Company adopts the Simplex system at the local office, replacing the old Morse setup except for small-town use. Engineers from Atlanta install three-motor emergency transmitters and a master clock synced to Washington naval observatory time, plus hourly time signals for patrons via the new telegraph and clock network.
The closing exercises begin Thursday morning June 5 at 10 oclock with certificates and awards in the assembly room. A graduating program follows at Aiken Theatre at 7 30 p m. Three graduates are Agnes Cashin of Ane xists Ga Julia Porter of Highop Ga and Nancy Harley of Williston. Bishop E M Walsh will preside with Rev L E Forde also present. Friends of the academy are invited to attend.
Delegates including Herbert E. Gyles P F Henderson Ernest L. Allen and R F Etheredge with J L McCarter W M Entenks C Lee Gowan J E Thorpe and F K Staubes report from the Grand Lodge meeting in Columbia. Aiken Indge is honored by the election of F K Stanhes as grand inner land.
The Stoesel brothers, aided by Chevrolet centers, completed a 19 000 mile cross continental journey from Buenos Aires to New York in a Chevrolet open touring car. They traversed 14 countries, used 6600 gallons of gas and 43 tires, and filmed the expedition. The brothers spoke Spanish and German and spoke through an interpreter about their voyage and the Pan American highway goal. They planned no time record and funded the trip themselves with their father’s help.
The Balfour Medal for scholarship goes to Clarence Timmerman. Superintendent notes enrollment at 671, best attendance in school history. Faculty roster lists names for Primary and Elementary departments, with subjects and assignments for the coming session.
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