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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1929

Page

4

South Carolina company gathering boosts employee ties

Aiken district workers from the Titanian firm gathered Monday for an object-oriented meeting to improve service through closer contact with each other and with executives. The event included staff from Stevens Creek Power plant and Interurban Electric Railway, with attendees from Denmark Allendale Fairfax and Edisto areas, welcomed by Aiken District Manager Harry Ludlow. The hall featured tasteful decor, professional singers, refreshments, and dancing by the Mobley Orchestra.

Inv Aiken Stevens ‘Creek Interurban’ Electric Railway North Auguste Edgefield Denmark Allendale Fairfax Edisto Territory Charleston Harry Ludlow Weebehg Hastings EL Godabalk Dan Ravenel, Jr Mobley

Langley High School Literary Societies Meet

The John C Calhoun and Robert E Lee Literary societies at Langley Bath High School held a joint meeting in the school auditorium. The program included scripture reading solo readings music and essays. Presidents elect for the next year were Pattie Parker for the Calhoun Society and Will Carroll for the Lee Society. The Lee Society also hosted a swimming party for the Calhoun Society at Bath Lake on Tuesday evening.

Langley John C. Calhoun Robert E.lee Langley-Bath High School Marti’ Buck Mr. Rutland Dorothy McElmurray Gladys Eidson Charles Rabell Helen Jones George’ Moore Dorothy Edwards Alma Franklin Ruby Polatty George Moore Pattie Parker Lewis McKinnely Miss Woodward William Lewis Lillian Davis Lee Society Charles Asbelle Calhoun Society John G. Calhoun Society Will Carroll Robert E. Lee Society Robert EB. Lee Literary Society John C. Calhoun Literary Society Bath Lake

Langley Bath School Commencement

Langley-Bath High held its commencement with a baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 12:10 in the high school auditorium. Dr C W pastor Grace M E Church Augusta delivered the sermon and Rev J W Ghick led scripture and prayer. Graduation exercises followed with Prof Brig W Harv of the Junior College of Augusta delivering the address. LET US DO YOUR JOB PRINTING.

Bath Langley-Bath High C. W Grace M. EL Chare Augusta Geese Maver Ghick CL W, Watson Grace M North Augusty AL J. Rutland Hatfield Brig W. Harv Junior College of Augusta

Blease Tolbert Feud Spurs Senate Credit Clash

A South Carolina feud between Senator Ble ase and Joe Tolbert erupts on the Senate floor. Blease accuses Tolbert of partisan patronage, postmaster moves, and cash dealings, while noting investigations tied to a Br ooks Commission inquiry. Baruch and Butler offer investment wisdom amid the political fray.

South Carolina Blease Joe ‘Tolbert Joe Tolbert Tennyson Joe Joseph Senate Tolbert Blenase Commission Special Senate Commission Pot Washington Blouse Towa Brnodinet Breckhart Phares Cathdaett Talbert Broobknert Tos Prockhart Con Ress Othe Stevenson

New Hotel Contracts Awarded by Aiken Community Hotel Corp

At a Wednesday directors meeting of the Aiken Community Hotel Corporation owners of the Hotel Henderson, contracts for the new hotel were let to Anderson and Steifel for construction, W H Weatherford for plumbing, and Hafers Electric for wiring. Willis Irvin of Augusta presented tentative plans. Work to begin soon with competitive bids noted between Anderson Steifer and McGhee McGhee.

Aiken Community Hotel Corporation Henderson Anderson and Steifel W. H. Weatherford Plumber Hafers Electric Company Willis Irvin Augusta Hotel Corporation Anderson & Steifer McGhee & McGhee

Rates and measures divide industry on export materials

The text outlines disputes over Taraif rates and LEU charges, contrasting groups wanting free raw materials for export with producers who seek domestic protection. The debate centers on pricing, half-finished export terms, and the impact on foreign competition.

Had Uvamples In Family Quarrels And Selfishness

A fragment reflecting on how a child imitates parental disputes and selfish behavior. It notes that hearing neighbors criticized with envy can lead a child to distrust parents and abandon moral standards. The tone suggests guidance on fostering righteousness in youth.

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Wilkes J Baggott dies after illness in Perry at 72

J Baggott Wilkes 72 of Perry died Monday afternoon in a Columbia hospital after several weeks illness. Born in Aiken he spent most of his life in Perry as a farmer and was a member of Mount Harmon Baptists Church. Surviving: three daughters Mrs. W A Busbee Detroit Mrs Carlos Smith Perry Miss Kate Baggott Roanoke. three sons Dr B H Baggott Columbia H S Baggott Pelion R T Baggott Augusta. one sister Mrs J R Livingston North. two brothers G S Baggott Wagener W A Baggott North. twelve grandchildren. Funeral at Mt Hermon Baptist churchyard Tuesday with Revs C W Jones H C Hester S L Shealy.

Wilkes J. Baggott Perry Columbia Mr. Baggott Aiken Mount Harmon Baptists Church Aiken County W.A. Busbee Detroit Mich Carlos

Mrs Mamie Leona Baker Dies After Illness

Mrs Mamie Leona Baker died in an Augusta hospital after a yearlong illness. Survived by husband G E Baker of the U S Navy and daughters Alice Sellers Worcester Mass and Edna Sellers Langley, parents Representative and Mrs B K Keenan of Langley, Mrs Moselle Kitchens Ware Mass, brothers L B Keenan Aiken and H W E Keenan Birmingham Ala. Funeral Wednesday from Langley Baptist Church with Rev Soon Hatfield officiating. Interment Town Creek cemetery.

Mamie Leona Baker Augusta G. E. Baker U.S. Navy Alice Sellers Worcester Mass Edna Sellers Langley B. K. Keenan Langles Ene Moselle Kitchens Ware Mass L. B. Keenan Aiken HW. E. Keenan Birmingham Ala

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