Governor Candidates Highlight South Carolina Political Shakeup
The page outlines multiple figures vying for governor including Asbury Frank Lever of Lexington who announced his candidacy, Lieutenant Governor T. Bothwell Butler of Cherokee County, W. W. Smoak of Waltherboro, Olin D. Johnston of Spartanburg, and A. Beverly Herbert of Columbia. It notes discussions of a highway bond issue, tax reform proposals by the Farmers and Taxpayers League, and the state party’s platform aligning with reduced taxation. The piece references campaign formation after a convention and ongoing party realignment.
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Cotes
Prohibition
Hoovercratiem
Blackpool
Asbury Frank Lever
Lexington
Tong
Congress
National House
T. Bothwell Butler
Cherokee County
W. W.smoak
Walterboro
Dallas
Texas
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Methodist Church
Olin D. Johnston
Spartanburg
Roach S. Stewart
Lancaster County
Volun
A. Beverly Herbert
Columbia
House of Representatives
Richland County
Ways and
House
Edad J. Jackson
Wagener
Aiken County
Mike Ines
Tate
Veritibim Et Literatim
Parmners Sand Tax Payers League
Lever
Satunday
League
County meeting notices set for August across townships
The executive committee schedules meetings in Wagener Wind Jones Cross Reads North Graniteville and Aiken during August to discuss county territory. They raise the entrance fee for general assembly candidates from 25 to 38 and cut county commissioner fees from 75 to 50 while magistrate fees stay unchanged. Aiken County will elect three state representatives magistrates and two county commissioners. The Graniteville constable and Wayneter cotton weigher posts were added to the primary duties with a $10 entrance fee set.
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Lenton
The
Wagener
Jones Cross
North Auguste
Graniteville
Aiken
General Assembly
Aiken County
Houe of Representatives
Waytener
Aiken Hosts Extended Invitations at Commerce Drive
Aiken officials extend invitations during a commerce drive as local leaders address business groups. The gathering includes notable figures and aims to boost regional cooperation and economic ties. Further details on attendees and specific programs were not fully legible.
LANCey-Bath School Election Declared Irregular
The Aiken County Board of Education nullified last week's Langley and Bath district trustee election due to irregular conduct. The vote was marred by unclear rules, limited enrollments from the Democratic club, and names missing from rolls causing unequal eligibility. A new election is to be scheduled with date to be announced.
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Aiken
Bath
Langley
Witnerses
ML Bryan
Ant
Laniles
W. Powell
J. M. Bryan
Allen
Aiken To Host Stave Press Association Tour Meeting
A plan by the Chamber of Commerce aims to secure multiple conventions in Aiken during 1951 and extend invitations to the South Carolina Press Association. The Isle of Palms hosts the press meeting as Dr. McFean and Walter Duncan prepare outreach to members.
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Pothowang
Aiken
South Carolina Press Association Tc
Isle of Palme
Boc. Mcfean
Cranmiet
Corm
Ito
Adlon
Cestues
Remodeling and Additions Planned for Aiken Home
Accomtract pits been tetty Abe and Mrs. Fred H. Post or Baer Williston L. F. and Aiken to TA. Anderson Jr. of Aiken for remodeling and adelirians to their home on Colleton Avenue. Work valued at about $10,000 and to begin at Cowes. A Brian Merry, Augusta architect, drew the plans. Merry also drafted plans for a recently constructed stable by Thombe Ewing of Westbury L.I. These were built by J. a. Hol Liey of Aiken. Bays Nene and Let. Mrs. A. FP. Aseery heat purchased from W. Wl, Melley, St. a hoo and i Fah ire nt erty.
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Abe
Fred H. Post
Baer Williston L. F
Aiken
TA. Anderson, Jr
Adelirians
Colleton Avenue
Cowes
A. Brian Merry
Aumasta
Merry
Thombe Ewing
Westbury
L.ri
J. A. Hol Liey
Bays Nene and
Thankful for Aid to Colored School in Aiken
A fall campaign to fund opera chairs for the Aiken Graded School for Colored children raised $305.94 before Christmas and continued into spring with additional contributions from many local supporters. A separate report notes a Wednesday assault charge against Allen, who allegedly beat a mill supervisor and was jailed after discharge.
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Aiken
Health Dept Gives New Water Analysis
Health authorities release a May 28 1930 water analysis for Aiken showing color 5.00 unclot ting free ammonia 0.01 albuminoid ammonia 0.01 nitrates 0.00 nitrite 0.20 total solids 72. Bacterial analysis Coli negative. Remarks: water deemed of good quality and free from contamination. Health Officer G Hodie submits.
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Health Dept
Liam
Aiken
Four Candidates Now In Magistrate's Race
Four hopefuls enter the magistrate race as campaigns begin to shape up. The field includes Adrien and others, with filings and early moves signaling a competitive contest in the forthcoming election.
Wordy placeholder about resort advertising and dates
Fragmentary OCR text lacks clear events or names. It references resort advertising, dates in November, and various garbled terms with no coherent narrative or identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a proper summary.
Local HIVE ATEN COUNTY GTRLS GRADE VEE FROM WIN THIEOE
Miss Fierence Elizabeth Crotty hacheler ewe and Miss Rebeces Youthzulotat of Neeth Aveuste are named in a student list for awards and certificates. Hon R E McCaslan of Greenwood visits Aiken on Monday.
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Hive Aten County
WIN Thieoe
Nantine
Elizabeth Crotty
Tiediela Seeps
Gladys Lucile Bush
Brenton
R. E. McCaslan
Greenwood
Aiken
Cemier Cine
Ellenton
Cupebormis
Choel
Orinedorl
Census figures given for county sections
Census returns for four towns and districts in Aiken County are announced by John C Spann of Allen. dale, district census supervisor. Preliminary counts for Windsor Salley Chinquapin Town and Beeson show population changes since 1920 with counts subject to correction. Farms enumerated vary by area, and figures reflect the Fifteenth Census taken in April.
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Aiken County
John C. Spann
Allen
Dale
Windsor
Aiken
South Caroolina
Chinquapin
Chat
Maonetta Niket
South Marchins
Ge Burns
Gru
Beeson
Beaigny
Suleeet Te Certodtins
Fragmented OCR Mayhem Mixes Names and Events
A garbled OCR passage mixes names, places, and events with numerous errors. It mentions a theft investigation on Hayne Avenue Friday night, a fire, and unidentified suspects. The text is largely unreadable, but hints at a local crime and incident report.
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Wadena
Pee Ben Peer
Ted Owe
B. I. Derriex
Hayne Avenue
Winroy
Salen
Ellenton Politician M F Bush May Enter House Race
Circulating talk spreads that M F Bush of Ellenton may seek a state legislature seat. Backers urge him to run while opponents and local officials weigh possible candidacies and decisions.
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M. F. Bush
Ellenton
Bush
Basel
Gavitt
Munetts
Fragmentary business names and items on a damaged page
OCR text lists multiple shop names and personal names with unclear roles, including Hallman Prowflerd J Ganton Altea and Schroder's Grocery, Home Grocery, Harris Style Shop, Rogers Inc and others, plus scattered addresses or initials. No clear event or main action is discernible from the readable fragment.
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Prettard
Paige
Hallman & Prowflerd
J. Ganton
Altea
Hala
Metreary
Sob
Sam Saraski
McCromit
Schroder’s
Harris Style
Rogers, Inc
A-B. Grocery
Corsir
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Governor Pollard
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Alware-Senders
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Adrien
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Wlan
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