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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1927
Page
5
Aiken residents and winter guests fill the scene with names and arrivals. Mrs. Mary DeMedicis visits North Augusta relatives while Mrs. W. H. Rountree hosts in her sister city. Numerous travelers from Columbia New York Augusta and Boston mingle with local families. weddings and visits mark the season.
The Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation petitions the South Carolina Railroad Commission for increased electric power rates to SC patrons. A hearing will be held in Columbia on Wednesday November 30 at 10 30 a m to hear patrons and interested parties. Secretary J P Darby notes the notice signed by Chairman S M G Blease.
J Aldrich Hall announces purchase of the Johnson Service Station on Hayne Avenue Aiken South Carolina taking over the business from Murray Johnson. Hall will assume debts incurred after the date while past accounts remain the responsibility of Johnson Service Company. Public patronage requested. Nov 7 1927.
The Marion Tea Room owned by Miss Lilly Godfrey relocates to 728 1 2 Broad Street over Gar delle's Drug Store. It offers meals by the week day or single meals with good home cooking and reasonable prices. Phone 1616.
The Marion Beauty Shop relocates from 509 510 Marion Building to 728 1 2 Broad Street over Gardelle's Drug Store. The parlor offers beauty culture marcelling permanent waving and scalp treatment with private upstairs facilities and up to date facial care. Phone 1510. Augusta Ga.
Miss Rachel Hanckel of Charleston married Justus Naylor at the Laird residence. Rev. William Johnson officiated a quiet service with close friends present. Mrs Naylor has many Aiken ties from childhood. Naylor is an ex cadet of The Citadel and a Charleston businessman.
Miss Mae Seigler of Ridge Spring wed S P Seigler of New Holland last Wednesday at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Pp. d. McLean officiating. A few relatives attended. The bride, daughter of the late J W and Mrs Seigler, has many friends nationwide. The groom is a prosperous farmer in New Holland and active in church and Sunday school work.
Miss Sarah Evelyn Spires of Windsor married William Malcolm Eubanks of Augusta at the Wind sor home of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Owens. Rev. Owens officiated. The bride, Windsor native, is the youngest daughter of Mrs. J. S. Spires and popular in town. The groom is a young Augusta businessman. The couple will reside in Augusta.
Miss Susie Mae Fulmer and Louis Scott of Selvern were married Wednesday morning in the office of Probate Judge George R. Webb with a few relatives as witnesses.
The Beach Island Agricultural Club met last Saturday at the club house with Prof. T. S. Buie of Clemson College as speaker. County farm agents C. Lee Gowan and Bright McConnell spoke as well. A Graniteville drug store was robbed Monday night with candy cigarettes and perfumery stolen and a window smashed. Dr. W. W. Long of Clemson Extension Service will address Ellenton Club on November 24 about farm plans. Annie P. Lewis sold 300 acres near Eureka to Dr. J. Price Timmerman of Batesburg for about 7000 dollars.
County health officer Dr. Bodie warns diphtheria remains a danger as cases surface in Aiken County. Quarantine and preventive antitoxin have halted spread but adults can transmit to children. Immunization with toxin antitoxin costs 50 cents and is available at the health department or through family physicians, with school inoculations offered on request and held Saturdays at the health office.
The Standard features a full page ad announcing Couch and Timmerman Furniture Store now open in the old Lupo building on Laurens Street Aiken with Edgar L Couch as manager. The Graniteville firm offers highest grade furniture and Mrs Hattie Thorpe has joined the staff.
James Taylor of Johnston died last Friday afternoon at home aged 45. Funeral services were held Sunday at Graniteville Baptist Church led by Rev. C. E. Tebow and Rev. Bouknight. Interment followed in Granitevilles. Survived by wife Mattie and seven children Alva Leonard Iliam Myrtle Mildred Joseph Mary all of Johnston. Also five sisters W M Brewer Mollie Gardner Carrie Williams Minnie J o h n i n Graniteville and Emma Weatherford of Aiken and one brother William Taylor of Aiken.
The Carolina Georgia Service Co promotes ice stock as a safe investment option. The ice industry ranks ninth in the economy with a $350 million yearly output and rising demand as more homes gain ice boxes. The firm highlights cash-based sales, broad customer base, and year round refrigeration needs boosting stability and growth prospects.
Local residents are urged to join as part-owners of the Carolina-Georgia Service Company to support ice service that benefits the community. The article stresses that city progress relies on essential services for residents and frames ownership as a civic contribution.
The firm invites customers to purchase Preferred stock to align interests and gain benefits. Beginning November 19 and ending December 1, employees can take orders for the stock, with information available at local offices or by inquiry.
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